Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Population 8,966

Mechanicsburg is located in Cumberland County, PA. The population is 8,966, making Mechanicsburg the 2nd largest city in Cumberland County.

There are 17 public schools in Mechanicsburg with an average Homefacts rating of A-. The total crime rate for Mechanicsburg is very low , and there are 0 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Mechanicsburg is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Mechanicsburg property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Mechanicsburg include Upper Allen Township, Shiremanstown and Hampden Township.

Mechanicsburg Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 10.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 59%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 30.5%

Crime Rate

30.27% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 33
  • Violent Crimes: 145
  • Robbery: 11
  • Burglary: 111
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

100.00% Lower than national avg.
  • 0 offenders in Mechanicsburg
  • 0.00 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

119 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 4
  • Superfunds: 6
  • Tanks & Spills: 109

Unemployment

Moderate 3.6%
  • Pennsylvania unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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17 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 17 K-12 public schools in Mechanicsburg, PA and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Mechanicsburg's schools as Excellent, with an overall A- rating.

2 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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  • Good news! No offenders found in Mechanicsburg, PA.

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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Mechanicsburg, PA

Property Reports view all

2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2013, the city of Mechanicsburg, PA issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2012, the city of Mechanicsburg, PA issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $865
  • 1 Bedroom: $995
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,270
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,610
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,720

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Environmental Hazards

119 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Mechanicsburg, PA has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Mechanicsburg, PA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.32 Average
    Mechanicsburg, PA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 31.1°
  • February 33.72°
  • March 44°
  • April 54.3°
  • May 63.65°
  • June 72.47°
  • July 77.48°
  • August 74.22°
  • September 67.38°
  • October 55.44°
  • November 44.65°
  • December 35.47°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Mechanicsburg, PA

Earthquakes
Mechanicsburg, PA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Mechanicsburg, PA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Mechanicsburg, PA has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Mechanicsburg, PA has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Mechanicsburg, PA: $53,593

Unemployment

Unemployment in Mechanicsburg is 3.6%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 37.34%
White Collar - 62.66%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Tom Wolf
  • Sen. Robert P. Casey Jr.
  • Sen. Patrick J. Toomey

City Representatives

  • Scott Perry
  • Lou Barletta

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

6 FCC Towers view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Mechanicsburg, PA

1 Library view all

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