Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Mechanicsburg is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 9,535. Residents earn $81,696 per year, which is 9% above the national average.
Based on current data, Mechanicsburg receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Mechanicsburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Mechanicsburg is $81,696, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Mechanicsburg is $227,600, 19% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,033 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Mechanicsburg is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 78 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,782 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 42.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Mechanicsburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches, including 27.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 97.6% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.4% |
| 82% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $81,696 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,945 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,253 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $89,422 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.9% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,995 |
| County GDP | $23,098M |
| Restaurants | 574 |
| Healthcare | 836 |
| Retail | 826 |
| Manufacturing | 212 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,909 |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.60% |
| Commute Time | 24.8 min |
| Work from Home | 15.7% |
| Census Median | $227,600 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $396,343 |
| Median List Price | $283,499 |
| Median List Price | $283,499 |
| $/Sq Ft | $215 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.7% |
| Price Drops | 7.1% |
| Inventory | 14 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,033 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,821 |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,909 |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.60% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.7% |
| Premature Death | 5,769/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 836 |
| Total Violent | 77.9/100K |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 11.1/100K |
| Robbery | 44.5/100K |
| Assault | 22.3/100K |
| Total Property | 1,781.5/100K |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 211.6/100K |
| Theft | 1,536.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 33.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.0 inches |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 27.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 445 ft (136 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,956/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2114°N, 77.0059°W |
| County FIPS | 42041 |
Winner: Republican by 9.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 42.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 3,956/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 20 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 24 |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 836 |
| Restaurants | 574 |
| Retail Stores | 826 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 24.8 min |
| Work from Home | 15.7% |