Clarks Summit, PA is an affluent town located in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The cost of living in Clarks Summit is slightly lower than the national average, and rental costs for two bedroom units are $1,170 per month. The local grocery cost index is 104 versus 100 in the US. Popular local companies include: Geisinger Community Medical Center, The Abington Journal newspaper, United Refining Company and Lackawanna College. Residents of Clarks Summit enjoy a high quality of life with a number of amenities including excellent schools, parks and recreation centers, and vibrant nightlife.
Clarks Summit has an unemployment rate of 8.1%. The US average is 6.0%.
Clarks Summit has seen the job market increase by 0.8% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 26.2%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.
Tax Rates for Clarks Summit
- The Sales Tax Rate for Clarks Summit is 6.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Clarks Summit 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 Clarks Summit
- The average income of a Clarks Summit resident is $37,629 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Clarks Summit resident is $80,481 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.