Mount Vernon, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Rockcastle County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,259
Population
804/sq mi density
$38,639
Median Income
$24,075 per capita
$100,500
Home Value
$136,962 Zillow
$660
Median Rent
25.1% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
122
Violent Crime/100K
488 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$38,639 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,500 home value, $660/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
122 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$100,500
64% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$660/mo
43% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
50.1%
23% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,039
Median year built: 1983
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$100,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$136,962
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
50.1%
Owner-Occupied
49.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$719/mo
1 Bedroom
$794/mo
2 Bedroom
$984/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,277/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,442/mo
Census median rent:
$660/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
25.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
19% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1983
Average age of housing stock: 43 years
Homeownership Rate
50.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $100,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $136,962 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $660 |
| FMR Studio | $719 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $794 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $984 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,277 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,442 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 50.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 49.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,039 |
| Median Year Built | 1983 |
| Rent Burden | 25.1% |