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Mechanicsburg, PA

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Population
10,037
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
433 ft
Median Home Value
$241,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,083/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$84,421
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Mechanicsburg in context.

Overall#14 best place in PennsylvaniaPopulation rankingHighest population places in PennsylvaniaNearest larger communityHarrisburg, Pennsylvania7.8 miles away · 50,522 residents.

About Mechanicsburg

Mechanicsburg is a borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, situated eight miles west of Harrisburg within the Harrisburg-Carlisle metropolitan area. The community of approximately 9,700 developed historically as a railroad hub and is home to the former Irving Female College campus and the nearby Naval Support Activity facility in Hampden Township. Public education is administered by the Mechanicsburg Area School District.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+97.9rating

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