Fourth Ward vs Southwest Reading

Reading, PA Neighborhood Comparison

Fourth Ward's median sale price is $525k, about 2.3 times Southwest Reading's $228k (Redfin, Jul–Sep 2026).

Neighborhood A
Fourth Ward
$525k median
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Neighborhood B
Southwest Reading
$228k median
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Fourth Ward
Metric
Southwest Reading
$525k
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Median Price
$228k
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School Rating
not compared: missing on one side
8/10
Fourth Ward
Median Price
100%
Southwest Reading
Median Price
43%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fourth Ward or Southwest Reading more expensive?

Fourth Ward has a median home price of $525k and Southwest Reading is $228k. Southwest Reading is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Fourth Ward or Southwest Reading?

Fourth Ward 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?

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