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Reading, Ohio was named after a Pennsylvania community, home of its first residents, who came here in 1794. Its business district boasts a thriving bridal district. Brides from many parts of the world come and shop in Reading. The big deal here is the biotech research center on 56 acres. The old Marion Merrill Dow/Aventis site is now a biotech research campus housing Girindus America, Patheon Pharmaceuticals and the Genome Research Institute, a biotech medical research arm of the University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center. Some of the country’s best researchers and renowned scientists are working here to find cures for cancer, diabetes, heart and obesity. Reading attracts first-time homebuyers for its affordable, older homes on quiet streets. There are fine restaurants, public parks, swimming pools and top-rated schools. Reading Community School district: is a National Blue Ribbon School District. A private, all-girls school, Mount Notre Dame High School, is located here. Popular community events include Taste of Reading, Arts & Crafts Show and Big Band dance at Koenig Park. Golf, shopping, and the 755-acre Sharon Woods Park are all nearby. Reading became a city in 1931.
Population
| Total Population |
10,301
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| Population Density |
3,528 Persons/Sq. Mile
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| Female Population |
5,269
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| Male Population |
5,032
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| Median Age |
38.32 Years
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| Percentage Population Change since 1990 |
57%
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| Percentage Population Change Since 2000 |
0%
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Colleges
| Nearest 2-Year Public College |
U OF CINCINNATI WALTERS COLL
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| Distance to U OF CINCINNATI WALTERS COLL |
2 Miles
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| Nearest 4-Year Public College |
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX CINCINNATI
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| Distance to UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX CINCINNATI |
5 Miles
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Households and Income
| Total Number of Households |
4,604
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| Family Households |
2,630
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| Average Family Size |
3
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| Average Household Income |
$50,798
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| Median Household Income |
$46,899
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| Percentage Income Change Since 1990 |
57%
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| Percentage Income Change Since 2000 |
0%
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Crime Rates Compared to National Average
The National Average is designated
1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents
half as much risk.
| Total Crime Risk |
0.47
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| Total Crime Risk (County) |
1.11
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| Personal Crime Risk (County) |
0.81
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| Murder Risk (County) |
0.82
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| Rape Risk (County) |
1.49
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| Robbery Risk |
1.37
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| Assault Risk (County) |
0.51
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| Property Risk (County) |
1.12
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| Burglary Risk (County) |
1.20
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| Larceny Risk (County) |
1.48
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| Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) |
0.59
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Environment
| Average July High Temperature |
86.8° F
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| Average January Low Temperature |
22.7° F
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| Annual Precipitation |
39.57 inches
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| Air Pollution Index |
214% of National Average
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Miscellaneous
| Sales Tax Rate |
6.5%
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| Nearest Airport |
CINCINNATI/NORTHERN KENTUCKY INTERNATIONAL
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| Distance to CINCINNATI/NORTHERN KENTUCKY INTERNATIONAL |
17 Miles
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| Nearest Major Sports Team |
CINCINNATI REDS
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| Distance to CINCINNATI REDS |
9 Miles
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Community data provided by
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Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
| | Total Sold | Median Price | Average Price |
| 45215 | 335 | $93,000 | $139,963 |
| 45236 | 379 | $122,000 | $137,832 |
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