Live and Work

Discover a place like no other – a beautiful place bound by mountains and lush farmlands, a place that feels urban yet rural offering the excitement of our city and the charm of our small towns. We believe you can have it all in Greater Reading – career you want and the lifestyle you deserve.

Our community offers the professional opportunities and amenities of a bustling city with small-town charm and livability – and your dollar goes farther here with a low cost of living. Whether you’re an intern, entry-level, seasoned professional, or entrepreneur extraordinaire, the opportunities in Greater Reading offer the support you need. With competitive wages, a welcoming culture and unmatched development potential, there’s no better place to live and work.

Beautiful views. Total walkability. Lofts and a rooftop pool. Or maybe you prefer a place where you can’t see your neighbors. Want to find out which Greater Reading neighborhood fits your lifestyle? Greater Reading has the housing and real estate to support your lifestyle and family.

Whether you’re an intern, entry-level, seasoned professional or entrepreneur extraordinaire, the job opportunities in Greater Reading boast the wages, lifestyle and growth potential that can support your ambitions and lifestyle for years to come. So many companies choose to start here and grow here, and so can you, with Greater Reading’s many opportunities.

Get aquainted with the attractions and events you won’t want to miss. Greater Reading’s diverse entertainment and recreation options define vital parts of the local sports and entertainment culture. We’re Baseballtown, the Pretzel Capital of the World, and we’ve got hundreds of miles for trails for whatever you have planned.
The Greater Reading area values lifelong learning. You will find an area that values lifelong learning. The higher education and workforce training institutions in Greater Reading work closely with our business community to support entrepreneurship, workforce training, research and innovation and leadership development.