Ursina, PA is a small borough located in Somerset County. It is situated along the Laurel Hill Creek amidst rolling hills and mountain views. It provides residents with easy access to many job opportunities, local companies such as Somerset Trust Company and Ursina Rural Electric Cooperative Inc. as well as close proximity to nearby cities like Johnstown. The cost of living including housing is much lower than the national average; 2 bedroom rental rates are only $770 compared to $1,430 nationally, and the Grocery Cost Index is 98 instead of 100 in the US.
Ursina has an unemployment rate of 7.9%. The US average is 6.0%.
Ursina has seen the job market decrease by -6.7% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 17.3%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.
Tax Rates for Ursina
- The Sales Tax Rate for Ursina is 6.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Ursina 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 Ursina
- The average income of a Ursina resident is $19,036 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Ursina resident is $35,536 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.