Economy & Jobs — West Reading, Pennsylvania
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $65,885 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$70,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $49,106 |
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| Poverty Rate | 14.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,131 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 31.5% |
| Manufacturing | 15.4% |
| Finance Insurance | 10.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 279 |
| Fast Food | 264 |
| Physician Offices | 173 |
| Auto Repair | 160 |
| Beauty Salons | 158 |
| Dental Offices | 135 |
| Gas Stations | 108 |
| Commercial Banks | 107 |
| Law Offices | 105 |
| Insurance Agencies | 103 |
| Real Estate Offices | 89 |
| Child Day Care | 80 |
| Coffee Shops | 67 |
| Grocery Stores | 66 |
| Bars | 55 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
