Center City vs Southwest Reading

Reading, PA Neighborhood Comparison

Southwest Reading's median sale price is $228k, about $21k (10%) more than Center City's $207k (Redfin, Jul–Sep 2026).

Neighborhood A
Center City
$207k median
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Neighborhood B
Southwest Reading
$228k median
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Center City
Metric
Southwest Reading
$207k
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Median Price
$228k
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School Rating
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8/10
Center City
Median Price
91%
Southwest Reading
Median Price
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Center City or Southwest Reading more expensive?

Center City has a median home price of $207k and Southwest Reading is $228k. Center City is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Center City or Southwest Reading?

Center City has no school rating on file and Southwest Reading rates 8/10 (school ratings from Niche/GreatSchools, 1 to 10, by school rather than by street).

Which is more walkable?

Center City has no Walk Score on file. Southwest Reading has no Walk Score on file. Walk Score isn't available for one of these neighborhoods.