Mechanicsburg, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Pulaski County County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
54 Population 113/sq mi density
$131,700 Home Value $211,482 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Mechanicsburg, VA

At a Glance

Home Value
$131,700
53% below
Zillow: $211,482
Bachelor's Degree+
47.7%
42% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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)

Home Value
47%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
142%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mechanicsburg a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mechanicsburg is $131,700 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,482. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average).

Education

47.7% of adults in Mechanicsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mechanicsburg has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population54
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density113/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$56,700
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,891M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014

Housing

Home Value$131,700
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$211,482
Housing Units6
Rent Burden25.3%

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death11,044/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain43.3 in/yr
Elevation2,408 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+47.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+46.2%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.