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Mechanicstown, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Orange County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
7,479
Population
2,233/sq mi density
$90,414
Median Income
$40,669 per capita
$293,800
Home Value
$396,305 Zillow
$1,498
Median Rent
31.9% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
440
Violent Crime/100K
2,989 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$90,414 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$293,800 home value, $1,498/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
440 violent crimes/100K (16% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$293,800
4% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,498/mo
29% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
55.3%
15% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,677
Median year built: 1988
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$293,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$396,305
Median Sale Price
$330,000
Median List Price
$479,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
55.3%
Owner-Occupied
44.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,215/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,315/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,579/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,976/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,193/mo
Census median rent:
$1,498/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
46 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
7
Price Drops
28.6%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$241
Active Inventory
7
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
31.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
3% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1988
Average age of housing stock: 38 years
Homeownership Rate
55.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $293,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $396,305 |
| Median Sale Price | $330,000 |
| Median List Price | $479,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $241 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,498 |
| FMR Studio | $1,215 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,315 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,579 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,976 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,193 |
Market
| Days on Market | 46 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 28.6% |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Active Inventory | 7 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $241 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 55.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 44.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,677 |
| Median Year Built | 1988 |
| Rent Burden | 31.9% |