Mechanicsburg, PA 55+ Active Adult Retirement Communities

Overview 

Mechanicsburg is a borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania and is eight miles west of Harrisburg. Retirees that want a quieter location in Pennsylvania will enjoy this borough. 

Climate & Geography

Mechanicsburg climate is humid-continental with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual high temperature is in the low 60s and the average annual low temperature is in the mid 40s. The average annual precipitation is around 40 inches of rainfall. 

Mechanicsburg is located in Cumberland Valley, a rich agricultural region. It’s a broad zone between South Mountain and the Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians. Pennsylvania Route 641 is the main east-west street that runs through Mechanicsburg. 

Recreation, Culture, & Entertainment

There are farmers markets throughout the borough where residents enjoy strolling and shopping. There are numerous parks where residents can enjoy walking, jogging, and biking, many of these parks allow dogs. Indoor activities include visiting the museums, theaters, and brewing companies.  

Cost of Living & Taxes

The median home cost is below the national median. Pennsylvania is very tax-friendly towards retirees and Social Security benefits are not taxed. Pennsylvania public and private pensions that are eligible are also not taxed, retirement income is not taxed after the age of 59 and a half. Homeowners and renters 65 or older are eligible for rebates of paid property tax or rent. 

Health Care

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Mechanicsburg and LifeCare Hospitals of Mechanicsburg are the two medical centers and hospitals located in Mechanicsburg.