Mechanicsburg, PA
Living in Mechanicsburg
Bikeability
44
Walkability
40
Commute
76
Public Transit
41
Affordability
67
Public Safety
92
Airports
50
Hospitals
74
Colleges
79
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
73
1←Poor
Great→100
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
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Harrisburg Metro Area21
Cumberland County6
Property Crime in Mechanicsburg
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
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding55
Tornado9
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mechanicsburg, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mechanicsburg, PA
St Joseph School
0 miles, E
Kiddie Academy of Silver Spring Township
2 miles, NW
The Goddard School
2 miles, E
West Shore Christian Academy
3 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Mechanicsburg, PA
Messiah University
4 miles, S
Central Penn College
7 miles, NE
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
7 miles, NE
Dickinson College
10 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mechanicsburg, PA
Holy Spirit Hospital
5 miles, NE
Pinnacle Health Hospitals
8 miles, NE
Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute
8 miles, NE
Good Samaritan Hospital
8 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Mechanicsburg, PA
Harrisburg International Airport
13 miles, E
Hagerstown Regional Airport-Richard A Henson Field
52 miles, SW
Lehigh Valley International Airport
88 miles, E