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Bradford, PA is a small city located in McKean County, Pennsylvania. It has a population of just under 10,000 and is known for its affordability when it comes to rent prices. 2 bedroom rent in the city averages around $730 per month compared to the national average of $1,430. The cost for groceries compared to the US index is not much different with Bradford coming in at 95 compared to the US at 100. There are many popular local companies based in Bradford such as Kinzua Environmental Services which provides environmental engineering services for large-scale projects and Zippo Manufacturing Company which produces well known lighters and handwarmers.

Bradford has an unemployment rate of 8.0%. The US average is 6.0%.

Bradford has seen the job market increase by 0.2% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 14.1%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Bradford
- The Sales Tax Rate for Bradford is 6.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Bradford is 4.1%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Bradford
- The average income of a Bradford resident is $17,383 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Bradford resident is $38,284 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyBradford, PennsylvaniaUnited States
  86
  -6.4%-6.2%
  14.1%33.5%
  6.0%6.2%
  4.1%4.6%
  $23,187$37,638
  $38,284$69,021
  $54,266$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  1.7%1.2%
  0.4%0.5%
  1.9%6.8%
  16.9%10.0%
  2.1%2.5%
  9.1%11.0%
  2.5%4.8%
  0.0%0.8%
  0.4%1.9%
  2.9%4.7%
  0.5%1.9%
  2.2%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  4.4%4.2%
  10.2%9.3%
  27.6%14.0%
  1.6%2.1%
  5.6%7.0%
  6.5%4.8%
  3.4%4.7%
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Over 13 years ago

It's a small town with very few businesses and no malls. Wal-Mart Supercenter is where most people go to shop. That's pretty typical of most small towns, so no big  More

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Over 14 years ago

I have lived in Bradford all but two years of my life. The hills are beautiful and the living quiet and peaceful. It is a great place to raise children and close enough  More

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Over 16 years ago

I am from Bradford,and miss it so very much. My parents moved away when I was around 15 years young I believe. They are back and live on the outskirts of town. I  More

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