Mechanicstown, NY
Living in Mechanicstown
Bikeability
34
Walkability
50
Commute
6
Public Transit
44
Affordability
46
Public Safety
63
Airports
83
Hospitals
42
Colleges
58
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
17
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
6.9k
Population
-588 (2010–19)
45 y
Median Age
+8 (2010–19)
16%
College-Educated
-9% (2010–19)
56%
Family Households
-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black17%
Caucasian45%
Hispanic or Latino34%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate36%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$54k
Median Household Income
+$3.5k (2010–19)
81%
Above Poverty
-3% (2010–19)
42 mi
Average Commute
88%
Lived Here Last Year
+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector73%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Military1%
Sales and office22%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab3%
Walked4%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$210k
Median Home Value
-$29k (2010–19)
26%
Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k
Median Monthly Rent
+$230 (2010–19)
42%
Owner-Occupied
-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached15%
1 unit, detached34%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K21%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene12%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas71%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mechanicstown
United States45
New York39
Poughkeepsie Metro Area19
Orange County23
Property Crime in Mechanicstown
United States48
New York28
Poughkeepsie Metro Area19
Orange County27
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (55%)(40%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump46%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 3 | 13 |
| Feb | 28 | 3 | 10 |
| Mar | 37 | 4 | 7 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 31 | 4 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mechanicstown
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding59
Tornado7
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mechanicstown, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mechanicstown, NY
New Beginnings Montessori
1 miles, W
Middletown Christian School-Sda
2 miles, W
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School
3 miles, SW
Arc Orange County Chapter
3 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Mechanicstown, NY
Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel
14 miles, SE
Yeshivas Maharit D'Satmar
14 miles, SE
Mount Saint Mary College
20 miles, E
United States Military Academy
23 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mechanicstown, NY
Orange Regional Medical Center
1 miles, SE
Mid Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Ctr
3 miles, S
St Anthony Community Hospital
13 miles, S
Bon Secours Community Hospital
16 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Mechanicstown, NY
New York Stewart International Airport
15 miles, E
Westchester County Airport
44 miles, SE
Newark Liberty International Airport
53 miles, S
Laguardia Airport
54 miles, SE