Mechanicsburg, PA

Living in Mechanicsburg

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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

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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Mechanicsburg, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Mechanicsburg, 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, 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, PA

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Holy Spirit Hospital
5 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Mechanicsburg, PA