Muhlenberg, PA Economy


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Muhlenberg, PA is a great place to call home due to its affordability. The average two bedroom rent is $1,240 compared to the US average of $1,430. Grocery cost index is 102 versus 100 in the US, so groceries are also affordable. There are many local businesses that you can work for in Muhlenberg such as Country View Dairy, Muhlenberg Township Municipal Authority and Hinkle's Pharmacy. Other local companies include A+ Computer Repair Center, J&D Auto Repair and Kreitz Hardware Store. With a variety of job options available there is sure to be something for everyone in Muhlenberg!

Muhlenberg has an unemployment rate of 7.6%. The US average is 6.0%.

Muhlenberg has seen the job market decrease by -7.2% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 25.2%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Muhlenberg
- The Sales Tax Rate for Muhlenberg is 6.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Muhlenberg 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 Muhlenberg
- The average income of a Muhlenberg resident is $34,397 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Muhlenberg resident is $70,597 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

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In the Western Area-Reading Crest Park, Stoudts Ferry Park, Laurelain Park, Laurel Run Park, Felix Dam, Pioneer Grove, Jim Deitrich Park (north western part of  More

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Muhlenberg township WAS a gr8 place to live a bit ago, but many low income families from Reading moved here and that is reflected in all the discount stores in the area.  More

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Muhlenberg is situated at the outskirts of Reading, north of the city. The only "highway" route to the Northeast from this area is state route 222, which is infamous for  More

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