There are 20 independent living communities serving Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. This includes 4 communities in Mechanicsburg and 16 nearby. Independent living costs in Pennsylvania range from around $17 up to $141 per day, with a mean expense running approximately $60. The per month expense averages about $1,804 and ranges between $508 and $4,222. On an annual basis, the mean cost is about $21,648, which is below the national average of $23,100.
The cost for independent living in Mechanicsburg generally ranges from $495 per month up to $3,713 per month. The average cost is $2,376 per month, or about $28,512 annually.
Mechanicsburg is a medium-sized city in Cumberland County within the State of Pennsylvania. It is part of the Harrisburg-Carlisle metro area. The encompassing metropolitan area includes 478,580 people, but there are 67,052 living inside the city itself. The 55+ community composes about 31% of the overall population.
Mechanicsburg has an above average SeniorScore™ of 79. The city has a median per capita income of $38,000 and a median household income is $71,000 (the Pennsylvania state average is $51,000). The current unemployment rate is around 4.57% and the median home price is $316,500, which is higher than the Pennsylvania average of $213,000.
Mechanicsburg has moderate mean temperatures, with moderate winters and calm summers. The area gets average amounts of precipitation each year. In comparison to other cities, Mechanicsburg has very poor air quality ratings and an exceptionally low crime rate.