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Mechanicsburg, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cumberland County County
Mechanicsburg, PA
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 $81,696 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,945. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,995 business establishments, including 574 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mechanicsburg is $227,600 , 19% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $396,343. Median rent is $1,033/month, with 21.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Mechanicsburg reports 145 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,601/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
42.2% of adults in Mechanicsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% above the national average). 95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mechanicsburg has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.