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Mechanicsville, VA
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Mechanicsville, VA
At a Glance
How Mechanicsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mechanicsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mechanicsville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mechanicsville residents earn a median household income of $97,569 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,576. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,205 business establishments, including 728 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mechanicsville is $323,600 , 15% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $431,436. Median rent is $1,645/month, with 32.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Mechanicsville reports 579 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 52% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,870/100K.
Education
37.3% of adults in Mechanicsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% above the national average). 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mechanicsville has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.