Mechanicsburg encompasses a lot of territory around Central PA. Silver Spring Township, Hampden Township, Upper Allen, Shiremanstown and the borough of Mechanicsburg are all included in the area, which gives it a diverse population and a wide geographic footprint.
Here’s an in-depth look at Mechanicsburg, PA, for those considering relocating there.
Population:
Hampden Township: 28,044
Mechanicsburg borough: 8,981
Shiremanstown: 1,570
Silver Spring Township: 13,657
Upper Allen: 18,059
Median income:
Hampden Township: $82,346
Mechanicsburg borough: $59,070
Shiremanstown: $62,158
Silver Spring Township: $54,932
Upper Allen: $65,349
Median price of a 3-bedroom home:
Hampden Township: $157,700
Mechanicsburg borough: $168,590
Shiremanstown: $152,500
Silver Spring Township: $234,500
Upper Allen: $191,000
School districts: Cumberland Valley School District
Click here for a demographic breakdown of the school district
Click here for a demographic breakdown of the school district
School district ranking: Mechanicsburg/Cumberland Valley schools scored an 8 on a scale of 10 by Great Schools
Schools:
Cumberland Valley:
Silver Spring Elementary School
Sporting Hill Elementary School
Mechanicsburg:
Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School
Cumberland Perry Vocational School
Click here for information about private schools in Mechanicsburg
Local library: Joseph T. Simpson Public Library
Crime rate: Homefacts rates Mechanicsburg as one of the safest towns in PA
Major local businesses: Lots of people who live in Mechanicsburg work in local government, with Harrisburg just a quick drive down I-81 or I-83. They’re drawn to the community by the excellent schools and convenience. Major retailers such as Target, Walmart and Best Buy are located within Mechanicsburg.
There are a slew of car dealerships, including Bobby Rahal Honda and CarMax. Other large local employers include Fry Communications, Members First Credit Union and the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, which all have opportunities for IT professionals.
Arts and culture: Downtown Mechanicsburg has several art galleries, and once a month the downtown holds a First Friday event where people can enjoy live music and gallery hopping. The Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg offers regular live performances, and CV and Mechanicsburg high schools put on a couple plays each year.
Jubilee Day is an outdoor street festival held each June, which draws vendors from across the East Coast.
Sports and outdoors: Cumberland Valley and Mechanicsburg high schools both have strong sports teams. The CV girls’ basketball team has won three straight state championships.
Williams Grove Speedway is a big draw. The dirt track attracts the best racers in the area, and it hosts the World of Outlaws each year. There are also a number of golf courses in the area, including Rich Valley and Armitage.
Fun fact: Bret Michaels, the lead singer of Poison, grew up in Mechanicsburg.