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Reading Insightsas of Oct 2026
Population size
94 K People
Population growth
-0.5%
Age distribution
0-14: 24%
15-24: 16%
25-44: 28%
45-64: 20%
65+: 12% percent
15-24: 16%
25-44: 28%
45-64: 20%
65+: 12% percent
Household size
2.5 People
Household composition
Families: 60%
Non-families: 40%; Single-parent: 30% percent
Non-families: 40%; Single-parent: 30% percent
Education level
High school: 80%
Bachelor's: 15%
Graduate: 5% percent
Bachelor's: 15%
Graduate: 5% percent
Median household income
37,000 USD/year
Employment rate
55 %
Job growth
1.2 %
Dominant industries
Manufacturing 25%, Healthcare 20%, Retail 15% percent
Cost of living index
90 index
Retail sales per capita
8,500 USD/year
Disposable income
25,000 USD/year
Spending behavior by category - apparel, dining, electronics
Apparel: 5%, Dining: 8%, Electronics: 4% percent
Existing retail mix
Discount stores, grocery, apparel, limited luxury
Number of competitors
50 stores
Market saturation
75 percent
Presence of anchor tenants
Yes, Macy's and Sears at Berkshire Mall
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
Medium, 10,000 daily visitors/day
Rent costs
15 USD/sqm/month
Property values
150,000 USD
Zoning laws
C-1 Commercial zones allow retail
Business permits
Standard city licensing required
Availability of retail space
100,000 sqm
Proximity to major roads
Direct access to US-422 and I-176
Public transportation access
BARTA bus services available
Parking availability
5,000 spaces
Pedestrian traffic
5,000 people/day
Vehicle traffic
20,000 vehicles/day
Public transport accessibility
Good, multiple bus routes
Commute times
25 minutes
Work patterns
60% drive alone, 20% carpool percent
Shopping preferences
Value-oriented, discount shopping
Brand affinity
Local and national brands like Walmart
Consumer loyalty
Medium, 60% repeat customers percent
Entertainment and leisure trends
Outdoor activities, local festivals
Crime statistics
High, 4,000 incidents/100k people incidents/100k
Shoplifting rates
2.5 percent
Public safety measures
Police patrols, CCTV in malls
Tourist spending
50,000,000 USD/year
Tourist footfall
200,000 visitors/year
Major local events
Reading Fair, Pretzel Festival
Seasonal attractions
Summer festivals, holiday markets
E-commerce penetration
25 %
Click-and-collect adoption
15 %
Local preference for in-store shopping
70 %
Total retail space
500,000 sqm
Retail space per capita
5.3 sqm/person
Projected growth in retail space
2 %
Retail leakage rate
30 %
Sustainable retail demand
High for essentials
Major upcoming retail projects
Downtown revitalization
Grocery market share distribution - Top 3 retailers & market share
Giant: 40%, Aldi: 25%, Weis: 20% percent
Consumer spending patterns
Essentials heavy, discretionary low
Grocery expenditure trends
Increasing 3% annually percent
Luxury retail performance
Low, under 5% market percent
Top mall shopping preferences
Berkshire Mall for variety
Shopping trips to other cities - % of residents
40 percent
Key drivers for mall visits
Convenience, sales events
Preferred brand categories - Luxury fashion, Value fashion, etc.
Value fashion 60%, Luxury 10% percent
Number of existing malls
1 malls
Total retail footfall - annual visits across malls
2,000,000 sqm
Retail market gaps
Lack of upscale dining, entertainment
Trade area population
200,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
High for discount retail
Projected retail growth rate
1.5 %
Preferred mall layouts
Open-air preferred over enclosed
Public transport access
Moderate, bus stops nearby
Walkability score
60 score/100
Road infrastructure & car access
Good highway access
Parking capacity in comparable malls
3,000 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Mixed residential/commercial, urban renewal planned
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Reading at a Glance
- Total Properties2
- CountryUnited Kingdom
