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United States / Pennsylvania / No Metro Area / Clarion County / Clarion / Zip Codes
Clarion borough, PA is a great place to live and work. Its affordability two-bedroom rent of $800 per month is significantly lower than the national average of $1,430, and even its grocery cost index of 98 versus 100 in the US makes it a great place to save money. It is centrally located, making it easy to visit local companies and resources like Clarion University and The Venango Museum of Art, Science and Industry. Clarion also boasts many recreational opportunities with nearby parks like East End Park, Piney Dam State Park, Rockland Conservation Area and more. Additionally, there are numerous shopping centers and restaurants spread throughout town that make up the vibrant culture of Clarion borough.

Clarion has an unemployment rate of 7.2%. The US average is 6.0%.

Clarion has seen the job market decrease by -0.1% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 17.5%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Clarion
- The Sales Tax Rate for Clarion is 6.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Clarion 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 Clarion
- The average income of a Clarion resident is $19,195 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Clarion resident is $35,139 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyClarion, PennsylvaniaUnited States
  7.26
  -4.7%-6.2%
  17.5%33.5%
  6.0%6.2%
  4.1%4.6%
  $21,937$37,638
  $35,139$69,021
  $71,023$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.0%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  1.8%6.8%
  8.4%10.0%
  4.6%2.5%
  9.5%11.0%
  1.4%4.8%
  0.0%0.8%
  0.0%1.9%
  1.4%4.7%
  0.6%1.9%
  0.9%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  0.3%4.2%
  24.6%9.3%
  13.2%14.0%
  1.8%2.1%
  12.6%7.0%
  11.3%4.8%
  7.9%4.7%
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Clarion is a wonderful little town with historic buildings, a real Main Street, Town Square Park and traditions the whole family can be involved in. ALF is Autumn  More

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Over 18 years ago

Clarion is a small town with the advantage of having a university and Cook Forest. Through these two sources there are some cultural activities. However outdoor  More

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Over 18 years ago

Is there anything to do here? Quaint small town--IF the store fronts weren't empty. Too small, housing seems expensive for the local job market. Autumn Leaf Festival  More

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