Connecticut
Mechanicsville is a small town in Connecticut with a population of 906. Residents earn $58,750 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Mechanicsville receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Mechanicsville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Mechanicsville is $58,750, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Mechanicsville is $209,800, 26% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,090 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
19.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Mechanicsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches, including 38.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 93.0% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.0% |
| 48% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,750 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,664 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,120 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,977 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,962 |
| County GDP | $5,431M |
| Restaurants | 200 |
| Healthcare | 218 |
| Retail | 270 |
| Manufacturing | 145 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,616 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.68% |
| Commute Time | 24.0 min |
| Work from Home | 7.6% |
| Census Median | $209,800 |
| 26% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,090 |
| 6% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,351 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,590 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,955 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,415 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,824 |
| Owner-Occupied | 33.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,616 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.68% |
| Obesity | 33.4% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.2% |
| Depression | 24.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.3% |
| Exercise Access | 73.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 218 |
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.1 inches |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 38.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,079/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9506°N, 71.8854°W |
| County FIPS | 09150 |
Winner: Republican by 15.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.9% |
| 41% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.10 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,079/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 20 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 218 |
| Restaurants | 200 |
| Retail Stores | 270 |
| Avg Commute | 24.0 min |
| Work from Home | 7.6% |