West Reading, PA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 1,780 housing units in West Reading.
This represents a 0.1% growth from 1,778 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 1,780 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in West Reading is about 58.8%.
West Reading's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 6.5%.
Average household size is 2.15 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in West Reading were built after 1939.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 1.30% |
| One Bedroom | 16.90% |
| Two Bedrooms | 24.60% |
| Three Bedrooms | 37.40% |
| Four Bedrooms | 14.20% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 5.60% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.26 |
| Median year structure was built | 1939 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $72,700 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $55,000 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 1.98 |
| Median year structure was built | 1946 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $478 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 6.60% |
| Home Equity Loan | 11.90% |
| Simple Mortgage | 46.30% |
| Debt Free | 35.20% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 16.9% |
