Pender, NE Economy


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United States / Nebraska / No Metro Area / Thurston County / Pender / Zip Codes
Pender, Nebraska is a small rural community of just under 1,200 people. Despite its small size, Pender offers its residents many amenities and local businesses to make life comfortable. With low rent costs of only $870 for a two bedroom apartment compared to the US average of $1,430 per month, Pender is an affordable place to call home. Furthermore, grocery costs are also low with an index of 95 versus the national average of 100. Local businesses include several family owned restaurants such as the Kountry Kafe Diner which serves up classic American diner food; and Jim's Gem Lounge which offers drinks and evening entertainment. Other local shops include The Green Thumb Garden Center which sells gardening supplies; and Aquariums Plus which specializes in fish tanks and aquariums. Pender may be small but it has all the amenities that anyone could need or want!

Pender has an unemployment rate of 3.2%. The US average is 6.0%.

Pender has seen the job market decrease by -0.4% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 23.8%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Pender
- The Sales Tax Rate for Pender is 5.5%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Pender is 6.8%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Pender
- The average income of a Pender resident is $33,607 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Pender resident is $75,357 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

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