At a Glance
Median Income
$88,500
$37,447 per capita
Home Value
$207,000
Zillow: $218,993
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
15.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
17.4% smoking rate
How Mount Vernon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mount Vernon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mount Vernon a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mount Vernon residents earn a median household income of $88,500 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,447. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 452 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Vernon is $207,000 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,993. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
13.2% of adults in Mount Vernon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Vernon has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population885
Median Age55.4 yrs
Density68/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans28.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$88,500
Per Capita$37,447
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.4%
County GDP$1,231M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,119
Housing
A+
Home Value$207,000
Rent
Ownership93.4%
Zillow$218,993
Housing Units468
Rent Burden36.3%
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death10,152/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.0 in/yr
Elevation3 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Commute26 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Mount Vernon was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.