Reading, Massachusetts · ZIP 01867

Reading — ZIP 01867

Reading (01867) scores 78/100 — Good for Massachusetts. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $946K.

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share5%

Property crime share95%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index75/100

Avg math proficiency59%

Avg reading proficiency63%

Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index37/100

Typical home value$946K

Median rent$3,162/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$946K

Median Rent

$3,162/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 16 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

19,564

Violent Crime

3,323

Property Crime

16,241

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Middlesex County, Massachusetts (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Reading Memorial High	09–12	1,094	70%	79%
Arthur W Coolidge Middle	06–08	405	67%	70%
Joshua Eaton	KG–05	388	62%	72%
J Warren Killam	KG–05	406	57%	52%
Alice M Barrows	KG–05	365	57%	62%
Wood End Elementary School	KG–05	236	57%	57%
Walter S Parker Middle	06–08	467	52%	58%
Birch Meadow	KG–05	359	52%	57%
RISE PreSchool	PK–PK	116	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

25,474

Median Income

$166K

Homeownership

82%

Median Age

43.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 01867 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 01867 has a school score of 75/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 01867 is approximately $946K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 01867 in Reading has an overall NeighborScore of 78/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.