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Mechanicsburg Area Facts

  • Mechanicsburg has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Mechanicsburg crime rates are 21% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • Cost of living in Mechanicsburg is 2% higher than the Pennsylvania average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Mechanicsburg? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Finkenbinder Park
      Gateway Parklet
      Koser Park
      Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Park
      Pleasant View Park
      Salem Park
      Neighborhood Park
      Wass Park

      Entertainment

      AMC CLASSIC Hampden 8
      Rolls Royce Foundation
      Trindle Bowl
      Cinema Center
      The Oakes Museum of Natural History
      Poorman Black Box Theater
      Parmer Hall
      Calvin and Janet High Center for Worship and Performing Arts

      Food & Drink

      Snappers
      Wendy's
      Domino's
      Arby's
      Wendy's
      Subway
      Lovedrafts Brewery
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Mechanicsburg? Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Mechanicsburg.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Mechanicsburg? The cost of living in Mechanicsburg is 99/100 - which is 2% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Mechanicsburg
      99

      1% less expensive than average

      Pennsylvania
      97

      3% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Mechanicsburg? Mechanicsburg crime rates are 1,335, which are 21% lower than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      1,335 per 100k people

      37% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 75  

      37% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -10%

      Year over year crime is down

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Mechanicsburg? The median income in Mechanicsburg is $81,721 which is 2% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $81,721equal to the US average
      Income per capita
      $48,1517% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      67% lower than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is Mechanicsburg a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Mechanicsburg home prices? Mechanicsburg home prices are $328,913 - which is 11% higher than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $328,9131% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,3715% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      62%

      2% lower than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Mechanicsburg have good schools? The Mechanicsburg graduation rate is 85% - which is 1% lower than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      3% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      67%

      40% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      1% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Mechanicsburg a good place to live? Mechanicsburg has an overall rating of 81% from 11 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      81%

      11 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      81%

      11 total surveys

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