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Mechanicville, New York, in Saratoga county, is 14 miles NE of Schenectady, New York (center to center) and 138 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The city is considered part of the Albany - Schenectady - Troy metropolitan area. Mechanicville has a population of 5,019.
In Mechanicville, about 48% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Mechanicville live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.
Mechanicville benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.
In 2000, Mechanicville had a median family income of $42,143.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Mechanicville ($900). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 42% of housing units in Mechanicville are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.
In Mechanicville, 89% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Mechanicville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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| Female Share of the Population |  | |
| Well-Paid Single Women |  |  |
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| Male Share of the Population | | |
| Racial Diversity |  | |
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| People Above Poverty | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | |  |
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| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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