Median Price
$950,000
$464/sqft
Schools
8.5/10
Great
Appreciation
4.2/10
Growth Potential
Commute
26 min
to Boston
Live Market Snapshot
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View all 255 sales$850,000
Curated Median
255
Total Sales on Record
$258,000–2,125,000
Price Range
Well Under Median
$508,000
36 Abigail Way Unit 3003
1bd1ba965 sqft
$526/sqftInvalid Date
Well Under Median
$360,000
605 Summer Ave #2-18
1bd0ba816 sqft
$441/sqftInvalid Date
Under Median
$670,000
347 Ash St
4bd2ba1,992 sqft
$336/sqftInvalid Date
Under Median
$670,000
25 Woodward Ave
4bd2ba1,868 sqft
$359/sqftInvalid Date
At Median
$875,000
75 Hopkins St
3bd2ba1,650 sqft
$530/sqftInvalid Date
At Median
$840,000
98 John Carver Rd
3bd2ba1,874 sqft
$448/sqftInvalid Date
What Drives Prices in Reading
Full breakdownDecomposition of the $950,000 median price into its underlying components.
Land Value$122,958 (13%)
Structure & Quality$462,558 (49%)
School Premium$146,379 (15%)
Access & Commute Premium$131,741 (14%)
Prestige & Stability Premium$86,364 (9%)
890
School Value Score
940
Overall Value Score
The Reading Vibe
Classic New England town with commuter rail access, strong community feel, and good schools without the Winchester price premium
Reading is the smart alternative to Winchester—similar commute, solid schools (8.5/10), strong community identity, and you save $400K. Town meeting democracy is alive, and neighbors actually know each other.
Highlights
🚆 Commuter rail to North Station in 25 minutes
🏫 Strong schools (8.5/10) at better value than Winchester
🏘️ Classic New England town center with character
💰 $400K less than Winchester with similar commute
Who It's For
✓ Great for
- •Commuter rail families seeking value
- •School-focused buyers on a budget
- •Those wanting community engagement
- •North of Boston professionals
⚠ Consider elsewhere if
- •You need luxury or prestige
- •You want urban walkability
- •You prefer coastal living
Demographics
Population25,500
Median Age43
Median Household Income$135,000
Work from Home22.2%
Professional Sector67.9%
Insider Tips
- 1.Reading Memorial High School is well-regarded and sends kids to good colleges
- 2.Town center is walkable with local restaurants and shops
- 3.Strong youth sports and community programs