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Mount Vernon, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Washington County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,339
Population
244/sq mi density
$41,250
Median Income
$25,309 per capita
$114,400
Home Value
$96,960 Zillow
$1,106
Median Rent
19.7% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
2,643
Violent Crime/100K
11,894 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,400 home value, $1,106/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,643 violent crimes/100K (596% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$114,400
59% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,106/mo
5% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
72.7%
11% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
578
Median year built: 1970
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$114,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$96,960
Median Sale Price
$179,000
Median List Price
$215,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
72.7%
Owner-Occupied
27.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$716/mo
1 Bedroom
$772/mo
2 Bedroom
$936/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,206/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,381/mo
Census median rent:
$1,106/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
9 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
3
Price Drops
40.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$105
Active Inventory
5
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
19.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
36% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1970
Average age of housing stock: 56 years
Homeownership Rate
72.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $114,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $96,960 |
| Median Sale Price | $179,000 |
| Median List Price | $215,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $105 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,106 |
| FMR Studio | $716 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $772 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $936 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,206 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,381 |
Market
| Days on Market | 9 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 40.0% |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Active Inventory | 5 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $105 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 72.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 578 |
| Median Year Built | 1970 |
| Rent Burden | 19.7% |