Mechanicsburg Borough, PA
Living in Mechanicsburg Borough
Bikeability44
Walkability40
Commute76
Public Transit41
Affordability67
Public Safety92
Airports50
Hospitals74
Colleges79
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools73
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9kPopulation+25 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
32%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
54%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate37%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$5.9k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector65%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Sales and office20%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation3%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$170kMedian Home Value+$10k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$743Median Monthly Rent+$137 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied+6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached19%
1 unit, detached54%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier43%
Home Value
Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K36%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity37%
Fuel oil, kerosene18%
LP gas2%
Utility gas39%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mechanicsburg Borough
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Harrisburg Metro Area21
Cumberland County6
Property Crime in Mechanicsburg Borough
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Harrisburg Metro Area16
Cumberland County12
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump50%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 32 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 40 | 3 | 4 |
| Apr | 51 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 3 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mechanicsburg Borough
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding55
Tornado9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mechanicsburg Borough, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mechanicsburg Borough, PA
St Joseph School
0 miles, E
Kiddie Academy of Silver Spring Township
2 miles, NW
The Goddard School
2 miles, E
West Shore Christian Academy
3 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Mechanicsburg Borough, PA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mechanicsburg Borough, PA
Holy Spirit Hospital
5 miles, NE
Pinnacle Health Hospitals
8 miles, NE
Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute
8 miles, NE
Good Samaritan Hospital
8 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Mechanicsburg Borough, PA
Harrisburg International Airport
13 miles, E
Lehigh Valley International Airport
88 miles, E