Brownsville, PA Economy


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Brownsville borough, PA is a great place to live with its low cost of living. The average two bedroom rent in the borough is $930, almost half of what it is nationally at $1,430 per month. According to the Grocery Cost Index, groceries are 5% cheaper than the national average as well. There are many local companies that call Brownsville home such as McLaughlin's Ace Hardware, John A Todd Insurance Agency Inc., and Bruce's Tire & Automotive Center Inc.

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

Brownsville has seen the job market decrease by -7.0% 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 Brownsville
- The Sales Tax Rate for Brownsville is 6.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Brownsville 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 Brownsville
- The average income of a Brownsville resident is $23,759 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Brownsville resident is $27,271 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

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