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Mechanicville, NY
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Mechanicville, NY
At a Glance
How Mechanicville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mechanicville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mechanicville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mechanicville residents earn a median household income of $47,331 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,148. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,500 business establishments, including 374 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mechanicville is $185,900 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $475,239. Median rent is $1,066/month, with 32.4% 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 1948.
Safety & Crime
Mechanicville reports 138 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 631/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.1% of adults in Mechanicville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mechanicville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.