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Reading, Massachusetts

CDP · Middlesex County

At a glance

25,612
Population
$809,000
Median home value (all homes)
167% above U.S. median
$929,619
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,991/mo
Median rent
48% above U.S. median
$165,912
Median household income
111% above U.S. median
30.9 min
Average commute
95.3%
Homes with broadband
90.82%
Locations with fiber available
3.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 153 — 53% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing184% above
Goods & services2% above
Utilities8% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost15% above
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college8 mi
Nearest community college7 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates96.2%
College graduates66.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Reading Economic Development
The Town of Reading is a municipality in Reading, MA, providing services to residents and businesses, including an Economic Development section.
region Montachusett Regional Planning Com
MRPC provides technical planning assistance to 22 member communities in the Montachusett Region of greater north central Massachusetts, offering comprehensive planning, GIS data analysis, grant writing and administration, and transit/transportation planning services.
state MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment provides financing, real estate, and community development solutions to grow businesses, create opportunity, and energize cities and towns across Massachusetts. It aims to revitalize communities, expand housing, and create jobs.
state Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
MassEcon is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts. MassEcon's mission is to promote and champion Massachusetts as the best place to start, grow and locate a business.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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