Mechanicsburg Borough, PA

Living in Mechanicsburg Borough

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Bikeability 44
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Walkability 40
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Commute 76
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Public Transit 41
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Affordability 67
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Public Safety 92
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Airports 50
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Hospitals 74
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Colleges 79
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Schools 73
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Residents

9k Population +25 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
32% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
54% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate37%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household54%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$56k Median Household Income +$5.9k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector65%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Sales and office20%
Service15%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation3%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$170k Median Home Value +$10k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$743 Median Monthly Rent +$137 (2010–19)
61% Owner-Occupied +6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached19%
1 unit, detached54%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier43%

Home Value

Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K36%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke1%
Electricity37%
Fuel oil, kerosene18%
LP gas2%
Utility gas39%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Mechanicsburg Borough

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Harrisburg Metro Area21
Cumberland County6

Property Crime in Mechanicsburg Borough

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Harrisburg Metro Area16
Cumberland County12

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (42%)(55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump50%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 3 7
Feb 32 3 9
Mar 40 3 4
Apr 51 3 1
May 61 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 75 4 0
Aug 73 3 0
Sep 65 4 0
Oct 54 3 0
Nov 44 3 1
Dec 34 3 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mechanicsburg Borough

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding55
Tornado9
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Mechanicsburg Borough, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Mechanicsburg Borough, PA

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St Joseph School
0 miles, E
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The Goddard School
2 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Mechanicsburg Borough, PA

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Messiah University
4 miles, S
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Central Penn College
7 miles, NE
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Dickinson College
10 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Mechanicsburg Borough, PA

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Holy Spirit Hospital
5 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Mechanicsburg Borough, PA