Population 9,521 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Reading
Household size in Reading
| Period | Reading | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.28 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.27 | 2.61 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.33 | 2.55 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.07 | 2.55 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | −0.04 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Reading are small: just 2.07 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.28 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 12 have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Reading
| Period | Reading | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.2 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.7 | 38.6 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.7 | 39.4 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.9 | 39.5 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.7 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Reading is 43.9 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.2, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the south.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Reading
| Period | Reading | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 12.0% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 11.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.3% of households in Reading, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Reading
Renters in Reading
| Period | Reading | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.2% | 30.9% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 42.3% | 32.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.1% | 33.6% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 45.8% | 31.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +0.8 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Reading than nationally: 45.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 38.5% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 3.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 16 have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Reading
| Period | Reading | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 10.7% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 9.0% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 7.2% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Reading: 6.2% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Cincinnati area. Vacancy has fallen 5.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Reading
| Period | Reading | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1973 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1973 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1974 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1959 | 1977 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Reading is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1959, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1954 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the west. Only 36 of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Reading
| Period | Reading | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $604 | $826 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $691 | $888 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $786 | $987 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,083 | $1,263 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$480 | +$437 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Reading costs $1,083 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $480 a month from 2006–10, a 79% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 25.7% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Reading
Bachelor's degrees in Reading
| Period | Reading | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.9% | 29.2% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.3% | 30.8% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.0% | 34.1% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.9% | 37.0% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.1 pts | +7.8 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Reading than nationally: 28.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 9.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the west.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Reading
| Period | Reading | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.4% | 87.7% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.8% | 89.3% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.9% | 91.1% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.7% | 92.4% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.2 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Reading is above the national rate: 93.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The Cincinnati area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.2 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Reading
| Period | Reading | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 7.5% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 4.7% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 4.5% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −3.0 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Reading than nationally: unemployment was 4.6%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 5.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Reading compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.07 | 43.9 | 8.3% | 45.8% | 6.2% | 1959 | $1,083 | 28.9% | 93.7% | 4.6% |
| Lockland | 2.69 | 37.0 | 21.6% | 43.9% | 10.0% | 1950 | $834 | 13.2% | 82.8% | 11.7% |
| Arlington Heights | 2.29 | 35.1 | 20.6% | 53.5% | 4.5% | 1938 | $914 | 9.1% | 87.0% | 11.3% |
| Amberley | 2.59 | 43.7 | 1.5% | 6.5% | 2.8% | 1957 | $1,035 | 70.9% | 98.6% | 5.9% |
| Evendale | 2.55 | 45.8 | 12.5% | 29.5% | 5.5% | 1976 | $1,876 | 50.4% | 94.9% | 5.2% |
| Lincoln Heights | 2.18 | 44.2 | 34.9% | 69.5% | 19.1% | 1969 | $818 | 15.1% | 91.2% | 9.6% |
| Deer Park | 1.98 | 42.5 | 7.2% | 26.7% | 8.2% | 1947 | $1,124 | 44.8% | 95.3% | 1.4% |
| Golf Manor | 2.30 | 41.1 | 16.9% | 49.6% | 2.4% | 1955 | $1,205 | 33.6% | 90.7% | 2.6% |
| Wyoming | 2.84 | 38.4 | 9.5% | 11.1% | 3.7% | 1952 | $1,159 | 67.8% | 99.4% | 1.9% |
| Silverton | 1.79 | 37.2 | 2.6% | 59.1% | 7.6% | 1963 | $1,133 | 38.1% | 93.4% | 2.2% |
| Blue Ash | 2.39 | 41.6 | 8.2% | 32.3% | 8.8% | 1979 | $1,905 | 65.2% | 97.3% | 1.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Reading. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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