Sign In Register

Mount Vernon, IL Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Cooper K.

Mount Vernon in the winter -how bad?

Hey, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The median home value here is around $89,700, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 14,492, Mount Vernon is a small town. Household incomes average around $52,751 in Mount Vernon. It's a a small town city with about 14,492 people. It's a very c...

1 replies 15 upvotes qa
John B.

Housing in Mount Vernon compared to Cincinnati

My family moved here when I was a kid. Crime rate is something to consider -Mount Vernon sits at 1,445.8 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $893 for rent here. Homes are going for about $89,700 on average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast -some good,...

7 replies 13 upvotes housing
John B.

Housing in Mount Vernon compared to Tampa

Longtime lurker here, Homes are going for about $89,700 on average. You can expect to pay around $893 for rent here. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some ...

3 replies 7 upvotes housing
Skylar Morgan

Anyone else love living in Mount Vernon?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Just moved here 8 months ago and With a population of 14,492, Mount Vernon is a small town. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Thanks for reading. It's not perfect, but the c...

3 replies 9 upvotes living
John B.

Healthcare options in Mount Vernon?

Hi all, Crime rate is something to consider -Mount Vernon sits at 1,445.8 per 100K. The suburbs are where most families end up. Am I wrong here? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The cit...

7 replies 13 upvotes qa
Sebastian Anderson

Mount Vernon is underrated, change my mind

Hey folks, Household incomes average around $52,751 in Mount Vernon. It's a a small town city with about 14,492 people. With a population of 14,492, Mount Vernon is a small town. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city...

5 replies 8 upvotes best-worst
John B.

Mount Vernon job market vs Boston

First post here. I'm retired and The median home value here is around $89,700, which is actually reasonable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Any advice would be great. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse....

9 replies 6 upvotes jobs
Sebastian Anderson

Living in Mount Vernon -the reality

Anyone else feel this way? My family moved here when I was a kid. Homes are going for about $89,700 on average. You can expect to pay around $893 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about average. Household incomes average around $52,751 in Mount Vernon. The parks and outdoor area...

1 replies 3 upvotes living
Sebastian Anderson

Mount Vernon quality of life -am I missing something?

Anyone else feel this way? Homes are going for about $89,700 on average. With a population of 14,492, Mount Vernon is a small town. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Let me know your thoughts. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's not perfect, but the communi...

12 replies 6 upvotes living
← Back to Mount Vernon Data