Jonestown, PA Economy


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Jonestown borough, PA is an attractive place to live with its 2 bedroom rental rates being substantially less than the national average. Residents of Jonestown borough can benefit from the lower cost of living, as evidenced by the Grocery Cost Index which is 3 points above the national average. Some local attractions and companies include Nature's Country Store, Lebanon Valley Mall, The Colonial Theatre, and Penn National Gaming. Whether you're looking for great shopping options, entertainment or gaming experiences, Jonestown borough has something for everyone.

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

Jonestown has seen the job market decrease by -0.1% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 26.4%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Jonestown
- The Sales Tax Rate for Jonestown is 6.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Jonestown is 3.1%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Jonestown
- The average income of a Jonestown resident is $26,195 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Jonestown resident is $79,048 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyJonestown, PennsylvaniaUnited States
  6.36
  -5.0%-6.2%
  26.4%33.5%
  6.0%6.2%
  3.1%4.6%
  $31,216$37,638
  $79,048$69,021
  $99,773$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.4%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  3.8%6.8%
  19.8%10.0%
  3.2%2.5%
  13.3%11.0%
  5.4%4.8%
  0.3%0.8%
  2.8%1.9%
  2.3%4.7%
  0.3%1.9%
  2.4%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  1.9%4.2%
  8.3%9.3%
  16.6%14.0%
  1.7%2.1%
  5.5%7.0%
  5.6%4.8%
  6.5%4.7%
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