Windber, PA Economy


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Windber, PA is a small town located in Somerset County in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Windber has a lower cost of living than the US average and is an affordable place to live with a two bedroom rent rate of $770. Compared to the US average for two bedroom rentals, Windber offers a much more economical option. Grocery costs are also cheaper in Windber with an index of 96 compared to 100 in the US. There are many local businesses in Windber such as Wilcox Automotive, The Honeycomb Salon, and Serendipity Floral Design. These businesses provide the community with services and employment opportunities.

Windber has an unemployment rate of 7.9%. The US average is 6.0%.

Windber has seen the job market decrease by -0.7% 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 Windber
- The Sales Tax Rate for Windber is 6.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Windber is 4.1%. The US average is 4.6%.
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Income and Salaries for Windber
- The average income of a Windber resident is $20,511 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Windber resident is $41,587 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyWindber, PennsylvaniaUnited States
  7.96
  -6.7%-6.2%
  17.3%33.5%
  6.0%6.2%
  4.1%4.6%
  $27,782$37,638
  $41,587$69,021
  $54,000$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.0%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  6.0%6.8%
  11.4%10.0%
  3.9%2.5%
  19.7%11.0%
  2.9%4.8%
  1.0%0.8%
  1.0%1.9%
  0.2%4.7%
  0.0%1.9%
  4.9%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  4.2%4.2%
  6.4%9.3%
  13.4%14.0%
  2.1%2.1%
  11.4%7.0%
  6.4%4.8%
  5.1%4.7%
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A wise old man from Windber, Had a story he did tell. Of life, and love and other things, He made one feel just swell. As you look around our little town, Family  More

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Over 14 years ago

The Windber High School Class of 1955 recently held a 55th reunion in "Our town". Attached is a poem that I wrote for the occasion, perhaps it will provide and insight  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have to disagree with the person above. It is all you associate with in your life. I have been raise in this area, and both my husband and I are very well educated.  More

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