Reading

MA

Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Population 1.6M |Median income $130,847 |14 hospitals

Population
1,638,365
Middlesex County
Median Income
$130,847
+92% vs avg
Median Home Value
$727,800
+220% vs avg
Median Age
38.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
1.6M+8%
Median Income
$130,847+59%
Median Home Value
$727,800+83%
Poverty Rate
7.7%-5%
Unemployment
4.3%-41%

Economics

Median Rent
$2,201/mo
Poverty Rate
7.7% -46% vs avg
Unemployment 4.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 59.5%
Work From Home 24.7%
Public Transit 7.2%

Population

White 66.8%
Asian 13.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
African American 4.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
30.6%
High Blood Pressure
27.6%
Obesity
23.8%
Physical Inactivity
18.3%
Binge Drinking
16.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
14.8%
Current Asthma
11.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
10%
Current Smoking
9.1%
Diabetes
8.5%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 79.9%
Dental Visit 73.8%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
4.9%
Lack of Health Insurance
4%
Stroke
2.5%

Hospitals 14 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
2
★★★★
2
★★★
2
★★
3
★
1
Average Rating
3.1/5
Total Hospitals
14
With ER
10
NEWTON-WELLESLEY HOSPITAL
NEWTON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★
LAHEY HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER, BURLINGTON
BURLINGTON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★
MOUNT AUBURN HOSPITAL
CAMBRIDGE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
CAMBRIDGE HEALTH ALLIANCE
CAMBRIDGE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
EMERSON HOSPITAL -
W CONCORD · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
WINCHESTER HOSPITAL
WINCHESTER · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
UMASS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE-MARLBOROUGH HOSPITAL
MARLBOROUGH · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆
LOWELL GENERAL HOSPITAL
LOWELL · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆
MELROSEWAKEFIELD HEALTHCARE
MELROSE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆
METROWEST MEDICAL CENTER
FRAMINGHAM · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★☆☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Reading Area 6

Weather Alerts

Freezing Rain Warning Issued for R.M. of Ellice-Archie, St-Lazare, McAuley, and Manson

ECCC · 1h ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southeast Alabama, Florida Panhandle, and Southwest Georgia

NOAA · 1h ago
Weather Alerts high

Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Kachemak Bay Through Tuesday Morning

NOAA · 1h ago
Weather Alerts high

Winter Storm Warning Issued for Lake, Mason, and Oceana Counties Through Tuesday Morning

NOAA · 12h ago
Weather Alerts high

Coastal Flood Warning Issued for Anne Arundel County Shoreline Through Monday Night

NOAA · 12h ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Macon County, North Carolina

NOAA · 12h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Reading, MA? ▼
Reading, MA has a population of 1,638,365 people, located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
What is the median household income in Reading? ▼
The median household income in Reading, MA is $130,847 per year. The poverty rate is 7.7%.
What is the median home value in Reading? ▼
The median home value in Reading, MA is $727,800. Median rent is $2,201/month.
What are the top health concerns in Reading? ▼
The top health indicators in Reading include Short Sleep Duration (30.6%), High Blood Pressure (27.6%), Obesity (23.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Reading? ▼
Reading has 14 hospitals with an average rating of 3.1/5 stars. 10 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Reading? ▼
The median age in Reading, MA is 38.9 years. 59.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Reading, MA is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. With a population of 1.6M and a median household income of $130,847, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 14 hospitals with an average rating of 3.1/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Reading area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Middlesex County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.