Terre Haute, IN Economy


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Terre Haute, IN is an attractive city for many due to its comparatively low cost of living. This city is a great option for renters looking for an affordable two bedroom apartment as the rent is $900 compared to the US average of $1,430. Grocery costs are also slightly lower in Terre Haute than the rest of the country, with a grocery cost index of 91 versus 100 in the US. The city also has plenty of attractions and well-known companies that residents and visitors can enjoy. Some examples include Clabber Girl Corporation, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Indiana State University, and Fairbanks Park. All in all, Terre Haute offers an exceptional quality of life at a fraction of the cost one would find elsewhere.

Terre Haute has an unemployment rate of 6.0%. The US average is 6.0%.

Terre Haute has seen the job market increase by 1.2% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 27.7%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Terre Haute
- The Sales Tax Rate for Terre Haute is 7.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Terre Haute is 4.5%. The US average is 4.6%.
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Income and Salaries for Terre Haute
- The average income of a Terre Haute resident is $17,758 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Terre Haute resident is $38,750 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyTerre Haute, IndianaUnited States
  66
  -5.8%-6.2%
  27.7%33.5%
  7.0%6.2%
  4.5%4.6%
  $22,893$37,638
  $38,750$69,021
  $51,038$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.3%1.2%
  0.2%0.5%
  3.5%6.8%
  12.7%10.0%
  1.8%2.5%
  13.5%11.0%
  2.9%4.8%
  0.3%0.8%
  1.6%1.9%
  2.4%4.7%
  1.1%1.9%
  2.6%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  3.5%4.2%
  14.3%9.3%
  17.5%14.0%
  1.4%2.1%
  12.3%7.0%
  3.9%4.8%
  4.0%4.7%
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I lived in Terre Haute from 1980 to 2005, and have lived in 7 states and one other country since then. Terre Haute's my hometown. I had a mostly happy, normal  More

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Over 4 years ago

This town’s terrible no roads the government is corrupt and the elections are rigged stay far away even the people here hate this town  More

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I read varied reviews when I moved here from the east coast 3 years ago - some good, some not so good. Now I feel I can give a reasonable reflection that I hope will be  More

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