Maryland · Metropolitan Area
Mechanicsville is a small town in Maryland with a population of 1,521. Residents earn $115,556 per year, which is 54% above the national average.
Based on current data, Mechanicsville receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Mechanicsville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Mechanicsville is $115,556, which is significantly higher than the national average — 54% above $75,149. This places Mechanicsville among higher-income communities. 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 43 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Mechanicsville is $425,500, making it a premium housing market at 51% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,450 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 39.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Mechanicsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches, including 15.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $115,556 |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $68,051 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,176 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $100,846 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,022 |
| County GDP | $6,248M |
| Restaurants | 156 |
| Healthcare | 197 |
| Retail | 191 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,763 |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.12% |
| Commute Time | 42.6 min |
| Work from Home | 6.0% |
| Census Median | $425,500 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $427,116 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,450 |
| 25% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,763 |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.12% |
| Obesity | 36.5% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.5% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 6,742/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 197 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.1 inches |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 15.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 293/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4274°N, 76.7466°W |
| County FIPS | 24009 |
Winner: Republican by 11 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 39.6% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 293/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 197 |
| Restaurants | 156 |
| Retail Stores | 191 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 42.6 min |
| Work from Home | 6.0% |