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Mechanicsburg, OH
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Mechanicsburg, OH
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 $55,556 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,291. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 747 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mechanicsburg is $145,800 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $185,322. Median rent is $778/month, with 24.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Mechanicsburg reports 63 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,140/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
13.0% of adults in Mechanicsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mechanicsburg has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.