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Easton, PA vs Reading, PA

Easton, PA vs Reading, PA: What the data shows

Easton, PA is in Easton, PA while Reading, PA is in Reading, PA — both in the same state. On home prices, Reading, PA is the more affordable option at $96,600 median — $82,000 less than Easton, PA's $178,600. WYLT rates Easton, PA as Think twice — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Reading, PA as Think twice — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Easton, PA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Reading, PA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Easton, PA has Low flood risk and Reading, PA has Low flood risk.

Easton, PA is the more walkable neighborhood. Easton, PA scores 2/100 (car-dependent) versus Reading, PA's N/A/100. For families weighing school quality, Easton, PA has the higher school rating Easton, PA rates 6.6/10 and Reading, PA rates 6.5/10.

CategoryEaston, PAReading, PA
Housing
VerdictThink twiceThink twice
Median Price$179K$97K

Lower price

Median Rent$1K$903

Lower rent

Median Income$72K

Higher income

$39K
Price VolatilityModerateModerate
Getting Around
Walk Score2/100

More walkable

Car-dependent
Transit Score3/1003/100
Bike ScoreN/A3/100

More bikeable

Commute45 min

Shorter commute

90 min
Safety & Environment
Safety GradeD+D+
Violent CrimeModerateModerate
Property CrimeModerateModerate
Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityModerateModerate
Community
Schools6.6/10

Better schools

6.5/10
Best for
familiesremote workersbudget‑conscious buyers
Budget-conscious familiesRetirees seeking low costStudents or workers in nearby cities

Bottom line

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

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