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Thinking About The Mechanicsburg, PA Area?

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Mechanicsburg. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

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Livability Score

86/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketA-

EnvironmentA

WeatherA+

Population

40,007

Median Home

$246K

Median Income

$89K

Zip Codes Covered

With a population of 40,007, Mechanicsburg is a mid-sized PA city. Median household income is $89K with homes valued around $246K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

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Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Mechanicsburg, PA. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$246K

Vacancy Rate

4.0%

Owner-Occupied

71%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Mechanicsburg, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

17055

Area Stats

Pop: 40,007

Home Value: $246K

Mechanicsburg Area Map

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Nearby Areas

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Camp Hill Area

Home: $244K5 mi away

Harrisburg Area

Home: $242K13 mi away

Allentown Area

Home: $196K85 mi away

Fort Washington Area

Home: $595K94 mi away

Philadelphia Area

Home: $360K99 mi away

Schools Near Mechanicsburg

Schools in and around Mechanicsburg, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Middle Schools (20)

Allen MS

Broad Street El Sch

Camp Hill MS

Camp Hill SHS

Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technical Center

Cumberland Valley HS

Eagle View MS

Eisenhower El Sch

Elmwood Academy

Hampden El Sch

Hoover El Sch

Kindergarten Academy

Mechanicsburg Area SHS

Mechanicsburg MS

Northside El Sch

Rossmoyne El Sch

Shepherdstown El Sch

Silver Spring El Sch

Sporting Hill El Sch

Upper Allen El Sch

Private Schools (12)

AL-HUDA

BROOKSIDE MONTESSORI SCHOOL

CALVARY CHAPEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

GRACE WAY CHILDREN ACADEMY

HERITAGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

KIDDIE ACADEMY OF SILVER SPRING TOWNSHIP

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER

OAKWOOD BAPTIST DAY SCHOOL

RIVER ROCK ACADEMY-SHIREMANSTOWN

Livability Grades

How Mechanicsburg stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketA-

EnvironmentA

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA-

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the primary zip code for Mechanicsburg and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.