Pocono, PA Economy


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Pocono, PA is a charming town located in the heart of Pennsylvania. It is home to many businesses such as Country Junction Family Shopping Center, Lehigh Valley Mall, and Kalahari Resorts & Conventions. The cost of living in Pocono is slightly higher than the US average due to an average 2 bedroom rent being $1,470 compared to $1,430 nationally. The grocery cost index shows Pocono having a slight increase at 102 versus 100 in the US. Overall, Pocono is an ideal place for those looking for affordable housing and access to quality amenities.

Pocono has an unemployment rate of 8.7%. The US average is 6.0%.

Pocono has seen the job market increase by 0.1% 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 Pocono
- The Sales Tax Rate for Pocono is 6.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Pocono 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 Pocono
- The average income of a Pocono resident is $26,795 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Pocono resident is $81,960 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyPocono, PennsylvaniaUnited States
  8.76
  -8.7%-6.2%
  26.2%33.5%
  6.0%6.2%
  4.1%4.6%
  $36,920$37,638
  $81,960$69,021
  $98,125$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.0%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  7.9%6.8%
  7.7%10.0%
  0.9%2.5%
  10.5%11.0%
  5.1%4.8%
  1.5%0.8%
  1.5%1.9%
  2.5%4.7%
  1.2%1.9%
  8.2%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  1.6%4.2%
  8.7%9.3%
  12.3%14.0%
  2.4%2.1%
  19.4%7.0%
  4.0%4.8%
  4.6%4.7%
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Over 9 years ago

I like many things about my move from NYC to Tannersville, PA. The country view and the open roads are GREAT. The cost of living here is lower than the city and there  More

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Over 9 years ago

Sadly school and property taxes make this place next to impossible at the average local earnings rate. Supposedly PA has a ancient two tear tax structure that makes  More

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Over 17 years ago

The cost of living out weighs the Income  More

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