Plum, PA Economy


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Plum Borough, Pennsylvania is a small town located just outside of Pittsburgh. It's a great place to live with affordable rent and low cost groceries. For those looking to live in Plum Borough, you can expect the average two-bedroom apartment to cost around $1,170 per month versus the US average which is $1,430. The grocery cost index for Plum Borough is also lower than the national average at 100. There are plenty of local businesses in Plum Borough ranging from small restaurants such as Happy Joe’s Pizza to larger stores like Walmart and Lowe’s. Other local companies include Allegheny Health Network, Giant Eagle, and CVS Pharmacy. There's something for everyone in Plum Borough!

Plum has an unemployment rate of 6.8%. The US average is 6.0%.

Plum has seen the job market decrease by -7.1% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 24.6%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Plum
- The Sales Tax Rate for Plum is 7.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Plum 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 Plum
- The average income of a Plum resident is $40,430 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Plum resident is $85,237 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

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Over 18 years ago

Plum is about 2.5 : 1 democrat to  More

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Over 19 years ago

I grew up in Plum, but don't think I'll move back there. There are many positives to living there, and it is a very attractive place for families who find themselves in  More

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