City profile
Reading, OH
Hamilton County · Population 10,502
Reading is a town in Hamilton County, OH with about 10,502 residents and a typical home value near $211,000. It is 9 miles from Cincinnati, OH, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
31°F
Summer avg
76°F
Sunny days / yr
180
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$211,300
Typical monthly housing
$1,403
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
84
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.45%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.5%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.24%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 96/100
Top hazards: Tornado, Heat wave, Cold wave
Nearest major airport
17 mi to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 57% Democratic / 42% Republican
Community
Population
10,502
Black population
9.3%
County
Hamilton County
Detailed crime figures are available for our 201 hand-researched cities.
2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: severe storms
Highlights
- About 10,502 residents
- Typical home value about $211,000
- 9 miles from Cincinnati, OH
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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