Livability Score

74
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Chef de Crêpe
Coffee Shop
Juice & Java
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sophia's at Walden
Coffee Shop
The Cracked Pot Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Idea Coffee
Coffee Shop
The Falcon
Coffee Shop
Union Café
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Café Diem
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
AMC CLASSIC Hampden 8
Cinema
Rolls Royce Foundation
Museum
Trindle Bowl
Bowling Alley
Cinema Center
Cinema
The Oakes Museum of Natural History
Museum
Poorman Black Box Theater
Theatre Arts
Parmer Hall
Theatre Arts
Calvin and Janet High Center for Worship and Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Miller Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Parmer Cinema (B 137)
Cinema
Climenhaga Fine Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (1) F
Snappers
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Lovedrafts Brewery
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Wayback Burgers
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Duck Donuts
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Bamboo Frozen Yogurt Cafe
Sweets
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Appalachian Brewing Company
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
CPAG Gymnastics
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Momentum
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
H2L Studio
Gym
West Shore YMCA
Gym
Groceries (2) C-
The Marketplace at John Gross
Grocery Store
The Marketplace at John Gross
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Weis Market
Grocery Store
Jubilee Cake Studio
Bakery
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Bombay Bazzar
Grocery Store
Karns
Grocery Store
Weis
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Wegmans
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Asian Indian Grocery & Spice
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Parks (5) A+
Finkenbinder Park
Park
Gateway Parklet
Park
Koser Park
Park
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Park
Park
Pleasant View Park
Park
Salem Park
Park
Neighborhood Park
Park
Wass Park
Park
Country Estates Park
Park
Walden Terra Park
Playground
Trails and Trees Environmental Center
Park
Terra Park
Park
Hampden Park
Park
Friendship Park
Park
Paul Walters Memorial Park
Park
Mount Allen Park
Park
Spring Run Park
Park
Fisher Park
Park
Srouji Park
Park
Shiremanstown Memorial Park
Park
Hidden Creek Park
Park
Winding Hills Park (East)
Park
Winding Hills Park (West)
Park
Peters Field Park
Park
Center Square Park
Park
Shops (1) F
Waltz's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Studio7
Beauty
Sheetz
Convenience Store
Turkey Hill
Convenience Store
Mountainside Ski & Sports
Bicycle
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Marshalls
Department Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
PetSmart
Pets
Wolf Furniture
Furniture
Plato's Closet
Clothing
Sheetz
Convenience Store
PaulB Hardware
Home Improvement
PaulB Hardware
Home Improvement
Comix Connection
Books
T-Mobile
Electronics
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Verizon
Electronics
The Vitamin Shoppe
Nutrition Supplements
Amazing Nails
Beauty
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Sprint
Electronics
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Mechanicsburg.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.1% F
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cost of living A-

The cost of living in Mechanicsburg is 102/100 - which is 4% higher than Pennsylvania.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime B

Mechanicsburg crime rates are 1,530 per 100k, which is 13% lower than Pennsylvania
Property Crime
1,286 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
243 crimes per 100k B
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employment B-

The median income in Mechanicsburg is $54,980 - which is equal to Pennsylvania.
Med. Household Income
$54,980 D-
Unemployment Rate
1.5% A+
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health B-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Citizens Fire Co.
Fire Station
Geisinger Holy Spirit Internal Medicine
Doctor
Alba Orthodontics
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Upper Allen Fire Department
Fire Station
Upper Allen Township Police Department
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Hampden Township Police Department
Police
Penn State Health Medical Group - Upper Allen
Doctor
Mechanicsburg Family Dentistry
Dentist
Silver Spring Community Fire Company Station
Fire Station
Sporting Hill Fire Station
Fire Station
Patient First
Clinic
Carlisle Pike Family Dentistry
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fields Family Dentistry
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Concentra Urgent Care
Clinic
Geisinger Holy Spirit Pediatrics
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
PinnacleHealth Fisher Road Family Practice
Doctor
Shiremanstown Fire Department
Fire Station
Family Practice Center
Doctor
Shiremanstown Police Department
Police
CVS
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C
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housing A+

Mechanicsburg home prices are $178,200 - which is 6% higher than Pennsylvania
Home Price
$178,200 B-
Home Appreciation Rate
7% B
Home Affordability
3.2x (home price to income ratio) B
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schools A-

The Mechanicsburg graduation rate is 85% - which is 1% lower than Pennsylvania
School Test Scores
67% C+
High School Grad. Rates
85% C+
Elementary Schools (19) A+
St Joseph School
Elmwood El Sch
Kindergarten Center At Filbert St
Northside El Sch
Broad Street El Sch
Mechanicsburg Ms
Upper Allen El Sch
Kiddie Academy Of Silver Spring Township
Shepherdstown El Sch
Sporting Hill El Sch
The Goddard School
West Shore Christian Academy
The Childrens Garden Of St Johns Lutheran Church
Heritage Christian Academy
Rossmoyne El Sch
River Rock Academy
Allen Ms
Hampden El Sch
Lower Allen El Sch
Good Hope Ms
Oakwood Baptist Day School
Al-Huda
Brookside Montessori School
Eagle View Ms
Silver Spring El Sch
High Schools (4) F
Mechanicsburg Area Shs
West Shore Christian Academy
Heritage Christian Academy
River Rock Academy
Cumberland Perry Avts
Trinity High School
Cumberland Valley Hs
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ratings A

Mechanicsburg has an overall rating of 82% from 9 reviews.
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User Surveys (9)
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Mechanicsburg Area Facts

  • Mechanicsburg has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Mechanicsburg crime rates are 13% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • Cost of living in Mechanicsburg is 4% 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 102/100 - which is 4% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Mechanicsburg
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      Pennsylvania
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Mechanicsburg? Mechanicsburg crime rates are 1,530, which are 13% lower than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      1,530 per 100k people

      34% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 66

      34% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -12%

      Year over year crime is down

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Mechanicsburg? The median income in Mechanicsburg is $54,980 which is equal to Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $54,9801% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $32,96911% 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 $178,200 - which is 6% higher than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $178,2004% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9243% 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 82% from 9 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      82%

      9 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      82%

      9 total surveys

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