Reading, PA

ABF Service Center: Reading, Pennsylvania

Tips for Moving to Reading, PA––Come for The Pagoda, Stay for the Fun!
If you are looking for a modern, growing, and friendly place, Reading may be an ideal place to call your new home! This delightful Pennsylvania destination is located in the center of Berks County with a population of 88,082 within its 9.8 square miles.

Reading’s Location
Reading, PA is located in southeastern Pennsylvania, 65 miles northwest of the greatly populated and historical city of Philadelphia. To Reading’s east is the beautiful Schuylkill River and to the west, the majestic Mount Penn.

The Weather in Reading
Reading, much like most cities in the Northeast section of the United States, enjoys warm summers and fairly cool winters. However, the temperatures tend to be mild rather than extreme. Average summer temperatures hover around the 80 degree mark, with the mercury dipping to an average of 33 degrees during the winter. If you’re not a fan of extreme weather and prefer consistent, milder temperatures, then Reading will be ideal for you.

Getting an Education in Reading
Education is a very crucial part of life in Reading. For families who have children, Reading offers several well-reviewed public elementary schools, and offers three public high schools. In addition to the public education available, there are many Catholic parochial schools available in the area. Reading also houses five institutions of higher learning, with the most popular among them being Albright College and the Berks Campus of Penn State University. If you’re looking for a great education from K-12 and then beyond after moving to Reading, you are in luck.

Notable Things to do and See in Reading
For those who love history, Reading has a rich heritage associated with the Civil War, and there are numerous places to visit to increase your knowledge about that tragic time in our nation’s history. For those who love music, Reading hosts the third largest jazz festival in the nation, so no need to get the blues! For the adventurers, there is the Blue Marsh Lake, Nolde State Forest, and Hawk Mountain to appreciate and explore! Lastly and most famously associated with the city of Reading is the beautifully crafted Reading Pagoda. The Reading Pagoda, which was completed in 1908, can be found on top of Mount Penn. At the top of the Reading Pagoda, there is a bell which was crafted in Japan in the 1700s, and surrounding the area there is a gorgeous, breathtaking Japanese-style garden filled with several cherry trees. It is an absolute must-see attraction!

How to move to Reading affordably?

Moving to Reading doesn’t have to break the bank. You can get an affordable move at truck rental prices AND get the ease of full service moving combined. How?

U-Pack! U-Pack brings you a moving trailer or moving container. You pack and load it (or we can arrange for moving help). Then, we take over. We do all the driving and deliver your stuff right to your door in Reading. Talk about service!

Get a free moving quote to see how much your move to Reading will cost with U-Pack. 78% of our customers chose U-Pack based on the price! See how you can move to Reading with U-Pack today with just a few clicks. Check out our rates!

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If we are not able to provide door-to-door delivery to your city near Reading, PA, you can save money by loading or unloading at the ABF service center conveniently located in Reading, PA. If you do not see the city you are moving to or from on the list below, call 800-240-7422 and a friendly, knowledgeable ABF U-Pack Moving Coordinator will gladly help.