Decatur, NY Economy


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Local companies based out of Decatur include The Bookish Bakery, Sassy's Treasures and Rix's Repair. For those looking for something to do, there are plenty of attractions including Lazy Acres Park which has a playground and picnic area or visitors can take a trip to nearby Herkimer Diamond Mine for a day full of adventure and exploration.

Decatur has an unemployment rate of 6.3%. The US average is 6.0%.

Decatur has seen the job market decrease by -7.5% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 19.3%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Decatur
- The Sales Tax Rate for Decatur is 8.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Decatur is 6.5%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Decatur
- The average income of a Decatur resident is $35,048 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Decatur resident is $55,417 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

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