At a Glance
Median Income
$90,414
$40,669 per capita
Home Value
$293,800
Zillow: $396,305
Median Rent
$1,498/mo
31.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
12.1%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
11.4% smoking rate
How Mechanicstown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mechanicstown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mechanicstown a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mechanicstown residents earn a median household income of $90,414 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,669. The unemployment rate stands at 12.1% (236% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,900 business establishments, including 1,008 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mechanicstown is $293,800 , 4% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $396,305. Median rent is $1,498/month, with 31.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Education
23.7% of adults in Mechanicstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mechanicstown has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population7,479
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density2,233/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born19.5%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$90,414
Per Capita$40,669
Unemployment12.1%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$27,748M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204
Housing
A+
Home Value$293,800
Rent$1,498
Ownership55.3%
Zillow$396,305
Housing Units3,677
Rent Burden31.9%
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,631/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation484 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 46%
Commute38 min
Broadband78.0%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations30
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Mechanicstown was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is New York Stewart International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
19.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,008 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.