Economy in Putnam County, New York

Putnam County has an unemployment rate of 5.5%. The US average is 6.0%.

Putnam County has seen the job market increase by 1.2% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 28.4%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Putnam County
- The Sales Tax Rate for Putnam County is 8.4%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Putnam County is 6.5%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Putnam County
- The average income of a Putnam County resident is $40,967 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Putnam County resident is $96,262 a year. The US average is $53,482 a year.