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Lehighton, PA is a small town located in Carbon County. It has an affordable cost of living with a two bedroom rent of $1,120 compared to the US average of $1,430. Additionally, the grocery cost index in Lehighton is 103 versus 100 in the US. Popular local companies include Brunner Manufacturing Inc., KME Sharpe Inc., and Poly Blends Corporation. This area is great for families since it offers plenty of activities and attractions near by while keeping costs low for everyday necessities.

Lehighton has an unemployment rate of 7.9%. The US average is 6.0%.

Lehighton has seen the job market increase by 0.5% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 24.7%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Lehighton
- The Sales Tax Rate for Lehighton is 6.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Lehighton is 4.1%. The US average is 4.6%.
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Income and Salaries for Lehighton
- The average income of a Lehighton resident is $20,327 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Lehighton resident is $46,939 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyLehighton, PennsylvaniaUnited States
  7.96
  -6.3%-6.2%
  24.7%33.5%
  6.0%6.2%
  4.1%4.6%
  $24,340$37,638
  $46,939$69,021
  $72,939$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.0%1.2%
  2.0%0.5%
  6.8%6.8%
  13.5%10.0%
  4.3%2.5%
  13.8%11.0%
  9.6%4.8%
  1.2%0.8%
  3.8%1.9%
  4.4%4.7%
  0.6%1.9%
  3.3%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  5.8%4.2%
  6.5%9.3%
  13.6%14.0%
  0.6%2.1%
  4.2%7.0%
  4.9%4.8%
  1.1%4.7%
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I have lived here since 1986 due to a job transfer and have hated it the whole time. Lots of people on drugs sporting tattoos and dragging 2-3 kids around - but  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have no idea where this number came from. Lehighton is the only town I've ever lived in (or even visited) where I have absolutely no fears about taking my dog for a  More

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I lived in Lehighton for the first 35 years of my life, then I finally had to get out. I was going nowhere. Lehighton is known for people being born and raised there and  More

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