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German, PA is a small town located in Lancaster County. It's famous for its Amish culture, which includes many local businesses that sell authentic Amish goods like handmade furniture and crafts. The cost of living in German is relatively affordable as the average 2 bedroom rent is $1,120 compared to $1,430 in US cities. Additionally, the Grocery Cost Index in German is 96 versus 100 in the US, making groceries more affordable than other major cities. With a unique culture and lower costs of living compared to other large cities German, PA is an inviting place for people looking for an affordable yet interesting place to call home.

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

German 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 German
- The Sales Tax Rate for German is 6.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for German is 4.1%. The US average is 4.6%.
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Income and Salaries for German
- The average income of a German resident is $20,155 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a German resident is $61,887 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyGerman, PennsylvaniaUnited States
  10.26
  -7.0%-6.2%
  21.0%33.5%
  6.0%6.2%
  4.1%4.6%
  $26,885$37,638
  $61,887$69,021
  $66,250$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.5%1.2%
  3.6%0.5%
  7.6%6.8%
  9.1%10.0%
  2.6%2.5%
  8.6%11.0%
  5.5%4.8%
  2.9%0.8%
  0.0%1.9%
  1.7%4.7%
  1.1%1.9%
  10.7%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  1.1%4.2%
  3.5%9.3%
  20.5%14.0%
  0.7%2.1%
  8.0%7.0%
  2.8%4.8%
  9.4%4.7%
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