Open House
11 W BROAD STREADING, PA 19607
3
2
1,260 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
MLS® #: PABK2079852
Shillington
Shillington
About the neighborhood
Shillington offers a peaceful borough with quiet streets and a calm atmosphere that residents admire. Its housing primarily consists of single detached homes and townhouses, many featuring three bedrooms to suit diverse needs. Daily errands are convenient thanks to nearby businesses and a grocery store close at hand. Dining options include about ten restaurants and cafes, providing a variety of choices. Education facilities such as primary and secondary schools are situated within easy reach of most residences. While public transit includes a few bus lines with stops nearby, traveling by car is especially convenient in this well-parking-friendly area.
Highlights
This area is great forQuiet
This area is great forHigh Schools
This area is great forElementary Schools
Characteristics
Transportation
A majority of the houses for sale in this borough are located in places that are fairly conducive to those who like to get around as pedestrians; most day-to-day needs are easy to meet without a car, and a variety of businesses are rather close at hand. On the other hand, commuting by bicycle is at times difficult in this borough as there is a considerable amount of hills, and the cycling infrastructure is sometimes poor. Traveling by transit can be challenging in Shillington due to the service's low frequency. Thankfully, the borough is connected by a few bus lines, and bus stops are commonly very close by. However, cars are a good means of transportation in Shillington. It is easy to park.
Services
It is a short pedestrian trip to reach both primary and secondary schools from anywhere in this borough. Locals benefit from public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level. Concerning food, it is very often feasible for property owners in Shillington to shop for their groceries as pedestrians. Additionally, a restaurant is usually just around the corner, and a limited variety of cafes can be found as well. It is also a rather short trip to a good selection of clothing stores.
Character
One of the unique aspects of Shillington is that it contains both vibrant and quiet areas. Even though this borough is not known for its vibrancy, with its a few bars, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located around the corner. At the same time, this borough is very quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor.
Car friendly7.2
Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly4.6
Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly6.0
Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical
Transit friendly3.0
Transit is available for some trips
Restaurants6.2
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Groceries6.6
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping5.8
Variety of shops within a short drive
Cafes3.8
Some cafés within a short drive
Quiet9.4
Virtually no sources of noise nearby
Nightlife5.6
Variety of bars within a short drive
Vibrant3.2
Calm atmosphere most of the day
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $34,741
- Median Household Income
- $62,713
Housing Type
- 37.8% SINGLE DETACHED
- 44.5% SEMI DETACHED
- 14.8% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 2.9% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 0.0% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 37.8%
- Semi detached
- 44.5%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 14.8%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 2.9%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.0%
- Mobile
- 0.0%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 36.6
- 0 to 4
- 8.8%
- 5 to 9
- 6.3%
- 10 to 14
- 7.6%
- 15 to 19
- 3.9%
- 20 to 24
- 4.4%
- 25 to 29
- 5.7%
- 30 to 34
- 12.1%
- 35 to 39
- 7.8%
- 40 to 44
- 5.5%
- 45 to 49
- 6.5%
- 50 to 54
- 2.4%
- 55 to 59
- 9.8%
- 60 to 64
- 3.9%
- 65 to 69
- 6.2%
- 70 to 74
- 3.7%
- 75 to 79
- 1.1%
- 80 to 84
- 1.6%
- 85 and over
- 2.6%
Education Level
- 4.9% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 39.4% HIGH SCHOOL
- 21.2% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 12.9% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 12.5% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 3.9% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 3.3% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 1.8% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 4.9%
- High School
- 39.4%
- Some college, no degree
- 21.2%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 12.9%
- Bachelor's degree
- 12.5%
- Master's degree
- 3.9%
- Professional degree
- 3.3%
- PhD
- 1.8%
Commute Mode
- 2.3% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.1% TRANSIT
- 84.0% DRIVE
- 0.0% OTHER
- Foot
- 2.3%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.1%
- Drive
- 84.0%
- Other
- 0.0%
- None
- 13.6%
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