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Mechanicsville, PA


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Mechanicsville, Pennsylvania

Mechanicsville, Pennsylvania is 18 miles NW of Levittown, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 27 miles N of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is in Bucks county. The town is part of the Philadelphia metro area. The population of Mechanicsville is 515.

The People and Families of Mechanicsville

In Mechanicsville, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mechanicsville had a median family income of $40,556.

Political Inclinations

Among Mechanicsville political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $4,000. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Mechanicsville Housing

Of the housing in Mechanicsville, approximately 90% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the town is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities.

Commuting

In Mechanicsville, 89% of commuters drive to work. Mechanicsville features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

Mechanicsville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 9%Mechanicsville Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Mechanicsville, PA

Comparing Mechanicsville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population99
Senior Citizens87
Female Share of the Population88
Male Share of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Men31
Racial Diversity33
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married79
Average Household Size58

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better87
Median Family Income55
College Educated Adults54
People Above Poverty54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home57
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents78
Affordability of Property Taxes47
People Living Alone21
Housing Recently Built26
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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