At a Glance
Median Income
$77,422
$41,312 per capita
Home Value
$206,300
Zillow: $214,001
Median Rent
$781/mo
42.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.5%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
13.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mechanicsburg a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 2.7% (25% 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 $214,001. 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.
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 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population748
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density719/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$77,422
Per Capita$41,312
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$15,669M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,334
Housing
A+
Home Value$206,300
Rent$781
Ownership87.6%
Zillow$214,001
Housing Units323
Rent Burden42.0%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,880/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain38.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation561 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute26 min
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations33
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Mechanicsburg was built in 1986.
15.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 544 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.