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Crime in Mechanicville summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Mechanicville. Key points include:
There were 69 total crimes in Mechanicville in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Mechanicville is 1,345.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Mechanicville is 429.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Mechanicville is 916.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Mechanicville is -36.51% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Mechanicville Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Mechanicville / 100k People |
New York / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 69 | 1,345.6 | 2,099.7 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 22 | 429.0 | 380.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.7 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 19.5 | 96.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 18 | 351.0 | 259.6 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 47 | 916.5 | 1,719.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 9 | 175.5 | 136.6 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 38 | 741.0 | 1,432.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 0 | 0.0 | 150.2 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Mechanicville summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Mechanicville. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New York. Key points include:
The cost of living in Mechanicville is 103 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Mechanicville is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Mechanicville is $483,740.
The median income in Mechanicville is $50,675.
Mechanicville's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Mechanicville Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Mechanicville | New York | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 103 | 105 | 100 |
| Groceries | 110 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 86 | 143 | 100 |
| Housing | 113 | 112 | 100 |
| Transportation | 114 | 114 | 100 |
| Utilities | 106 | 111 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Mechanicville, NY Weather
The average high in Mechanicville is 58.0° and the average low is 38.7°.
There are 84.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 40.2 inches of precipitation each year with 53.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Mechanicville |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 58.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 38.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 84.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 40.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 53.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Mechanicville Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Mechanicville
The current population in Mechanicville is 5,124. The population has decreased 1.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,124 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 5,143 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 5,177 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 5,191 | 2.2% |
| 2020 | 5,077 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 5,107 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 5,144 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 5,177 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 5,169 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 5,205 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 5,207 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 5,209 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 5,212 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 5,204 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 5,189 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Mechanicville
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Mechanicville is:
85.5% White with 4,381 White residents.
1.2% African American with 60 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 6 American Indian residents.
0.3% Asian with 16 Asian residents.
1.2% Hawaiian with 64 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
4.6% Two Or More with 234 Two Or More residents.
7.1% Hispanic with 363 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Mechanicville | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.5% | 52.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.2% | 13.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.6% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 7.1% | 19.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Mechanicville
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Mechanicville is 46.9% female with 2,405 female residents.
Mechanicville is 53.1% male with 2,719 male residents.
| Gender | Mechanicville | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.9% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 53.1% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Mechanicville for adults over 25
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6.0% of adults in Mechanicville completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Mechanicville completed 9-12th grade.
34.0% of adults in Mechanicville completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Mechanicville completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Mechanicville completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Mechanicville completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Mechanicville completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Mechanicville completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Mechanicville completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Mechanicville | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Mechanicville, New York
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3.5% of households in Mechanicville earn Less than $10,000.
10.6% of households in Mechanicville earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.8% of households in Mechanicville earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.6% of households in Mechanicville earn $25,000 to $34,999.
17.0% of households in Mechanicville earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.4% of households in Mechanicville earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.8% of households in Mechanicville earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.0% of households in Mechanicville earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.5% of households in Mechanicville earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.9% of households in Mechanicville earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Mechanicville | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.5% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 10.6% | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.8% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.6% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.0% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.4% | 13.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.8% | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.0% | 16.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.5% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.9% | 17.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
