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Reading vs Wilmington, MA — June 2026

A side-by-side comparison of Reading and Wilmington, Massachusetts — home prices, property taxes, schools, and market conditions.

Updated June 2026 · Live MLS data
More Affordable
Wilmington
Lower Property Tax
Reading
Faster Market
Reading
Higher-Rated Schools
Reading

Reading vs Wilmington: How They Compare

MetricReadingWilmington
Median List Price$1.05M$712K
Price / Sq Ft$454$463
Active Listings8266
Avg. Days on Market6162
Market TypeBalancedBalanced
Property Tax ($/$1k)$11.39$11.45
School District GradeAA-

Comparing Reading and Wilmington, Massachusetts: Reading has a median list price of $1.05M, while Wilmington is around $712K. Wilmington is the more affordable of the two.

On property taxes, Reading charges $11.39 per $1,000 versus Wilmington at $11.45, so Reading has the lower rate. Schools: Reading's district is graded A and Wilmington's is A-. Reading is currently a balanced market and Wilmington a balanced market.

Both figures come from live MLS data. Browse current listings in Reading or Wilmington to compare homes side by side.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Reading or Wilmington more affordable?

Wilmington is more affordable, with a median list price of $712K versus $1.05M in Reading.

Which has lower property taxes, Reading or Wilmington?

Reading has the lower residential property tax rate: $11.39 per $1,000 versus $11.45 in Wilmington.

Which has better schools, Reading or Wilmington?

Reading's school district is graded A and Wilmington's is A-.

Market figures are derived from live MLS data and are provided for informational purposes only. They are not an appraisal or a guarantee of value. Last updated June 2026.