Mechanicsville, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
464 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,942 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$101,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$494 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$704 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Schuylkill County
1
Pottsville Urban Area
1
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Schuylkill County
1
Pottsville Urban Area
1
Pennsylvania
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 10 28
Feb 3 9 31
Mar 3 6 39
Apr 4 2 50
May 4 0 60
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 5 0 64
Oct 4 0 53
Nov 4 1 43
Dec 4 5 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 43% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 9, PA State Senate District 29, PA State House District 123, PA
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Schools

Gillingham Charter School
1 miles, W • 2.3 star
Lengel MS
2 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Empire Beauty School-Pottsville
1 miles, N • 1 star
Schuylkill Technology Center
6 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital
17 miles, E • 4.1 star
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton
21 miles, NE • 2.3 star
St Joseph Medical Center
24 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Lehigh Valley International Airport
39 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Harrisburg International Airport
46 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Philadelphia International Airport
75 miles, S • 4.1 star
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