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Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania · ZIP 17050

Mechanicsburg — ZIP 17050

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Mechanicsburg (17050) scores 72/100 — Good for Mechanicsburg. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $457K.

72OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share10%
Property crime share90%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index80/100
Avg math proficiency62%
Avg reading proficiency77%
Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index33/100
Typical home value$457K
Median rent$2,142/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$457K

Median Rent

$2,142/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,261

Violent Crime

236

Property Crime

2,025

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Cumberland Valley HS09–123,163
82%
82%
Green Ridge El Sch01–05474
73%
79%
Hampden El SchKG–05538
66%
78%
Winding Creek El SchKG–051,055
63%
76%
Silver Spring El SchKG–05528
60%
73%
Sporting Hill El SchKG–05580
58%
73%
Mountain View MS06–081,403
53%
78%
Eagle View MS06–081,111
42%
75%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

42,547

Median Income

$114K

Homeownership

79%

Median Age

41.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 17050 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 17050 has a school score of 80/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 17050 is approximately $457K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 17050 in Mechanicsburg has an overall NeighborScore of 72/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.