June 2026 Market Refresh.
Last updated: compiled July 2026 from Redfin rolling data ending 2026-06-30 and Zillow ZHVI as of 2026-06-30
This is the current source-backed market panel. Any earlier dated Redfin or Zillow figures elsewhere on this report are supplemental historical snapshots only, not the current refresh.
| Redfin median sale price | $199,841 |
|---|---|
| Year over year | +8.02% |
| Median days on market | 10 median days on market |
| Homes sold | 219 homes sold |
| Zillow ZHVI | $268,714 (+3.21% YoY) |
Reading PA Redfin median sale price: $199,841 (+8.02% YoY), 10 median days on market, 219 homes sold for the rolling three months ending 2026-06-30 (Redfin Data Center; source updated 2026-07-03). Reading PA Zillow ZHVI: $268,714. Zillow source label: Zillow Research city ZHVI as of 2026-06-30. Source scope: Redfin Data Center exact city row, rolling three months ending 2026-06-30; source updated 2026-07-03. Market data is background context only; property-specific value still depends on condition, title, occupancy, repairs, payoff, liens, and closing timeline.
Quick Answer: Reading PA Housing Market 2026
The Redfin Data Center city row for the rolling three months ending 2026-06-30 for Reading reports a $199,841 median sale price (+8.02% YoY), 219 homes sold, and 10 median days on market. Zillow Research separately lists Reading city ZHVI at $268,714 (+3.21% YoY) as of 2026-06-30. Critical note: Reading has a 5% total transfer tax (4% City of Reading + 1% PA State). Cash buyers review closing-cost handling in writing.
Reading PA Housing Market Report — 2026
Data refreshed July 2026. Sources: Redfin Data Center exact Reading city row for the rolling three months ending 2026-06-30 (last updated 2026-07-03), Zillow Research city ZHVI as of 2026-06-30, Census QuickFacts, and official Berks County pages. Supplemental inventory/listing rows below remain labeled prior-period context.
⚠️ Reading's 5% Transfer Tax — Critical Context
Reading, PA imposes a 4% local transfer tax on top of PA's 1% state tax — 5% total. The rest of Berks County pays 2% total. On the reviewed Redfin Data Center city median sale price of $199,841, the 4% city portion would be about $7,994 before transaction-specific review. This is the single biggest cost differentiator between Reading and neighboring markets.
Key Market Metrics
| Metric | Value | Source / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Typical Home Value (Zillow Research city ZHVI) | $268,714 (+3.21% YoY) | Zillow Research city ZHVI as of 2026-06-30 |
| Median Sale Price | $199,841 (+8.02% YoY) | Redfin Data Center city row, rolling three months ending 2026-06-30 |
| Median Days on Market | 10 days | Redfin Data Center city row, rolling three months ending 2026-06-30 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.28% | Older supplemental Redfin context; not included in the accepted rolling-period refresh |
| Homes Sold | 219 | Redfin Data Center city row, rolling three months ending 2026-06-30 |
| Active Listings | 342 | Older supplemental Redfin context; not included in the accepted rolling-period refresh |
| New Listings | 242 | Older supplemental Redfin context; not included in the accepted rolling-period refresh |
| Sold Above Original List | 36.65% | Older supplemental Redfin context; not included in the accepted rolling-period refresh |
| Zillow City For-Sale Inventory | 307 | Zillow Research city inventory CSV, older supplemental context; not updated in the June source refresh |
| Zillow City New Listings | 167 | Zillow Research city new-listings CSV, older supplemental context; not updated in the June source refresh |
| Zillow City Median Sale Price | $225,727 | Zillow Research city median sale price CSV, older supplemental context; not updated in the June source refresh — sale metric lags one month |
Primary fields use the Redfin Data Center city row for the rolling three months ending 2026-06-30 and Zillow Research city ZHVI as of 2026-06-30. Sale-to-list, listing, and lagged-sale rows are older supplemental context and are not relabeled as current.
Transfer Tax Comparison
| Location | Local Tax | PA State | Total | On $199,841 Redfin city median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Reading | 4.0% | 1.0% | 5.0% | about $9,992 |
| Berks County municipalities | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% | about $3,997 |
| Harrisburg | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% | about $3,997 |
| Allentown | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% | about $3,997 |
Sources: Berks County Recorder of Deeds · Alt Title PA Transfer Tax · PA Dept of Revenue
Housing Stock Characteristics
Housing Type
| Row homes / attached | 52.17% |
| Duplexes / small apt buildings | 18.54% |
| Large apartment complexes | 16.62% |
| Single-family detached | 12.33% |
Housing Age
| Before 1939 | 56.68% |
| 1940–1969 | 23.49% |
| 1970–1999 | 16.53% |
| 2000+ | 3.30% |
Over 80% of Reading's housing stock is 50+ years old. Lead paint, aging systems, and deferred maintenance are the norm — not the exception. Source: NeighborhoodScout
Demographics
| Population (2024) | 95,242 |
| Projected Population (2026) | 98,269 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 70.8% |
| Median Household Income | $44,091 |
| Poverty Rate | 25.5% |
| Median Age | 31.9 years |
| Owner-Occupied | 38.45% |
| Renter-Occupied | 61.55% |
| Average Market Rent | $1,748/month |
Sources: PA Demographics, NeighborhoodScout, City-Data.com
Long-Term Appreciation
| Period | Total | Annualized |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 years | 135.05% | 8.92%/yr |
| Last 5 years | 87.90% | 13.45%/yr |
| Last 2 years | 4.81% | 2.38%/yr |
| Last 12 months | -0.16% | -0.16% |
| Latest quarter | 3.62% | 15.30% annualized |
Source: NeighborhoodScout. Reading is in the top 10% nationally for 10-year appreciation.
Primary June fields are labeled above; supplemental fields remain older supplemental context and are not carried forward as June data.
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June 2026 source-backed market snapshot.
Reading PA market data
- Redfin median sale price
- $199,841
- Redfin YoY
- +8.02%
- Median days on market
- 10 median days on market
- Homes sold
- 219 homes sold
- Zillow ZHVI
- $268,714 (+3.21% YoY)
Reading PA Redfin median sale price: $199,841 (+8.02% YoY), 10 median days on market, 219 homes sold for the rolling three months ending 2026-06-30 (Redfin Data Center; source updated 2026-07-03). Reading PA Zillow ZHVI: $268,714. Zillow source label: Zillow Research city ZHVI as of 2026-06-30. Source scope: Redfin Data Center exact city row, rolling three months ending 2026-06-30; source updated 2026-07-03. Market data is background context only, not a property-specific offer or value promise.