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Mechanicsburg, IL
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Mechanicsburg, IL
At a Glance
How Mechanicsburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mechanicsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mechanicsburg a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mechanicsburg residents earn a median household income of $77,422 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,312. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,970 business establishments, including 544 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mechanicsburg is $206,300 , 27% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,950. Median rent is $781/month, with 42.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Mechanicsburg reports 576 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 52% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,009/100K.
Education
22.5% of adults in Mechanicsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mechanicsburg has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.