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    Mechanicstown

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      B minus
      Overall Niche Grade
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      1. Public Schools
        B minus
      2. Crime & Safety
        unavailable
      3. Housing
        C
      4. Nightlife
        B+
      5. Good for Families
        B minus
      6. Diversity
        A+
      7. Jobs
        C+
      8. Weather
        C+
      9. Cost of Living
        C+
      10. Health & Fitness
        B
      11. Outdoor Activities
        B+
      12. Commute
        B
      Mechanicstown is a with a population of 7,777. Mechanicstown is in Orange County. Living in Mechanicstown offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Mechanicstown and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Mechanicstown are above average.
      Population
      7,777
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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $208,300
      National
      $244,900
      Median Rent
      $1,454
      National
      $1,163
      Area Feel
      Urban Suburban Mix
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        48%
      • Own
        52%
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      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      unavailable
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Assault
        282.7
      • Murder
        6.1
      • Rape
        40.7
      • Robbery
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Burglary
        500.1
      • Theft
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      A+
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        14%
      • 10-17 years
        9%
      • 18-24 years
        7%
      • 25-34 years
        11%
      • 35-44 years
        14%
      • 45-54 years
        13%
      • 55-64 years
        8%
      • 65+ years
        23%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        11%
        13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        15%
        21%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        30%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        32%
        26%
      • Less than high school diploma
        12%
        11%
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      Working in Mechanicstown

      Jobs
      C+
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $75,169
      National
      $69,021
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