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Compare Reading to Amherst Center

This post compares Reading, Massachusetts to Amherst Center, Massachusetts across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Reading (CDP) Amherst Center (CDP)
Population 25,769 20,084
Income (median) $85,245 $41,948
Home Value (median) $491,200 $327,100
White 92% 76%
Black 0% 5%
Asian 4% 12%
With Kids 35% 18%
Age (median) 41 20
Rentals 21% 63%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Reading or Amherst Center?
A: Reading has a larger population count than Amherst Center: 25769 compared with 20084 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Reading or in Amherst Center?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Reading.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Reading or Amherst Center?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Reading.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Amherst Center does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 21% for Reading versus 63% for Amherst Center.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Reading may include: Franklin, Wilmington, and Melrose.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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