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Mechanicsburg, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cumberland County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
9,535
Population
3,956/sq mi density
$81,696
Median Income
$43,945 per capita
$227,600
Home Value
$396,343 Zillow
$1,033
Median Rent
21.2% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
145
Violent Crime/100K
1,601 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,696 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$227,600 home value, $1,033/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
145 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$227,600
19% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,033/mo
11% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
67.7%
4% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
4,405
Median year built: 1957
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$227,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$396,343
Median Sale Price
$469,555
Median List Price
$283,499
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
67.7%
Owner-Occupied
32.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$900/mo
1 Bedroom
$996/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,225/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,570/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,744/mo
Census median rent:
$1,033/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,821/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
89 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
4
Price Drops
7.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$215
Active Inventory
14
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
21.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
32% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1957
Average age of housing stock: 69 years
Homeownership Rate
67.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $227,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $396,343 |
| Median Sale Price | $469,555 |
| Median List Price | $283,499 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $215 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,033 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,821 |
| FMR Studio | $900 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $996 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,225 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,570 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,744 |
Market
| Days on Market | 89 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 7.1% |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Active Inventory | 14 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $215 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 67.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 32.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 67.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 4,405 |
| Median Year Built | 1957 |
| Rent Burden | 21.2% |