Dunbar, PA Economy


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Dunbar borough, PA is a pleasant and affordable place to live. It has a low cost of living compared to some other areas in the US; for example, the average 2 bedroom rent in Dunbar borough is $820, while nationally it is $1,430. The Grocery Cost Index in Dunbar borough is 96 versus 100 in the US. There are many local businesses including Joe's Diner, McHenry Electronics, and Bailey's Hardware Store. All provide quality goods and services at reasonable prices. Shopping at these stores can help keep costs down when you need to buy groceries or household items. The combination of low rent and affordable goods makes Dunbar borough an attractive place to live for people looking for a good balance between their budget and lifestyle needs.

Dunbar has an unemployment rate of 10.2%. The US average is 6.0%.

Dunbar has seen the job market increase by 0.3% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 21.0%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Dunbar
- The Sales Tax Rate for Dunbar is 6.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Dunbar 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 Dunbar
- The average income of a Dunbar resident is $18,736 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Dunbar resident is $50,500 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyDunbar, PennsylvaniaUnited States
  10.26
  -7.0%-6.2%
  21.0%33.5%
  6.0%6.2%
  4.1%4.6%
  $25,598$37,638
  $50,500$69,021
  $55,529$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  1.5%1.2%
  5.9%0.5%
  6.7%6.8%
  16.8%10.0%
  3.2%2.5%
  15.8%11.0%
  10.1%4.8%
  3.2%0.8%
  0.0%1.9%
  0.6%4.7%
  0.0%1.9%
  1.1%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  2.7%4.2%
  2.3%9.3%
  18.7%14.0%
  0.0%2.1%
  3.4%7.0%
  5.7%4.8%
  2.3%4.7%
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