New York · Metropolitan Area
Mechanicstown is a small city in New York with a population of 7,479. Residents earn $90,414 per year, which is 20% above the national average.
Based on current data, Mechanicstown receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Mechanicstown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Mechanicstown is $90,414, 20% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 7.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 8.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Mechanicstown is $293,800, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,498 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
23.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Mechanicstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 74.2% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 25.8% |
| 93% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $90,414 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,669 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,204 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $84,610 |
| Unemployment | 7.6% |
| 111% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.3% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 11,900 |
| County GDP | $27,748M |
| Restaurants | 1,008 |
| Healthcare | 994 |
| Retail | 1,572 |
| Manufacturing | 312 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,334 |
| 195% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.52% |
| Commute Time | 37.7 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |
| Census Median | $293,800 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $479,000 |
| Median List Price | $479,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $241 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.2% |
| Price Drops | 28.6% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,498 |
| 29% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 55.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,334 |
| 195% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.52% |
| Obesity | 33.2% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.2% |
| Depression | 16.3% |
| Mental Distress | 15.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.0% |
| Premature Death | 6,631/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 994 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 37 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.4 inches |
| 17% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 484 ft (148 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,233/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4476°N, 74.3921°W |
| County FIPS | 36071 |
Winner: Republican by 8.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.7% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,233/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 19 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 994 |
| Restaurants | 1,008 |
| Retail Stores | 1,572 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 37 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 37.7 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |