Center City vs Southwest Reading

Reading, PA Neighborhood Comparison
Overall Edge
Southwest Reading leads
Southwest Reading wins 2 of 2 categories
Neighborhood A
Center City
$250k median
Urban Walkable
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Neighborhood B
Southwest Reading
$225k median
Suburban Mixed
⭐ Overall Leader
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Center City
Metric
Southwest Reading
$250k

Median Price
$225k
N/A

School Rating
8/10
Center City
Median Price
100%
School Rating
0%
Southwest Reading
Median Price
90%
School Rating
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Center City or Southwest Reading more expensive?

Center City has a median home price of $250k and Southwest Reading is $225k. Southwest Reading is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Center City or Southwest Reading?

Center City has a school rating of N/A/10 and Southwest Reading rates 8/10 on the NeighborSeek scale.

Which is more walkable?

Center City scores N/A/100 for walkability. Southwest Reading scores N/A/100. Southwest Reading is the more walkable option.