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Mount Vernon, NY Community

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Nicholas Garcia

How are the schools in Mount Vernon?

So, Homes are going for about $449,600 on average. With a population of 72,528, Mount Vernon is a smaller city. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still mana...

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Lily

Should I move to Mount Vernon or stay in New York?

With a population of 72,528, Mount Vernon is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where most...

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indylocal2020

The good and bad of living in Mount Vernon

Military spouse here. With a population of 72,528, Mount Vernon is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 9.1%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $449,600 on average. Rent is about $1,546/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. Night life is d...

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Hannah Nelson

Cost of living reality check -Mount Vernon

Median household income is $77,171, which feels about average for the area. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The weather takes some getting used to. Has anyone dealt with this? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know wher...

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Kaylee

Best restaurants in Mount Vernon?

Been living here since 2016. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. Poverty rate is 9.1%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Mount Vernon sits at 563.5 per 100K. Household incomes average around $77,171 in Mount Vernon. It's not perfect, but the community is so...

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Hannah Nelson

What Mount Vernon does better than anywhere else

Anyone else feel this way? I grew up here but left for a while. Crime rate is something to consider -Mount Vernon sits at 563.5 per 100K. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks for reading. P...

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Isla C.

Best kept secrets of Mount Vernon, NY

Hello, Median household income is $77,171, which feels about average for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,546 for rent here. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs ...

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Connor D.

Is Mount Vernon a good place to live?

Curious what people think. Rent is about $1,546/month for a decent place. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Would love some local perspective. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. People here are genuinely friendly, not just sur...

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Melanie Johnson

Best neighborhoods to rent in Mount Vernon?

First post here. You can expect to pay around $1,546 for rent here. With a population of 72,528, Mount Vernon is a smaller city. Median household income is $77,171, which feels about average for the area. Poverty rate is 9.1%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The ...

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Brooklyn

Most overrated things about Mount Vernon

Longtime lurker here, We have two kids and The median home value here is around $449,600, which is pretty steep. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. Homes are going for about $449,600 on average. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. The school system va...

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Paisley Peterson

Mount Vernon is underrated, change my mind

Been meaning to ask this. With a population of 72,528, Mount Vernon is a smaller city. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Any advice would be great. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Paisley Peterson

Healthcare options in Mount Vernon?

So, I'm single, late 50s, and Median household income is $77,171, which feels about average for the area. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Am I overthinking this? The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Brooklyn Young

The good and bad of living in Mount Vernon

The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. Homes are going for about $449,600 on average. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new development. The weather takes some getting used to. Wor...

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leah_guy

Working in Mount Vernon -salaries realistic?

Longtime lurker here, Military spouse here. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. You can expect to pay around $1,546 for rent here. Rent is about $1,546/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 9.1%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car...

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Isabella B.

Anyone else love living in Mount Vernon?

Hi all, We have two kids and Median household income is $77,171, which feels about average for the area. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Let me know your thoughts. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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leah_guy

Worst things about Mount Vernon nobody talks about

Hey folks, Rent is about $1,546/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Mount Vernon sits at 563.5 per 100K. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Should I be concerned? Thanks! The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new development. T...

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Riley R.

Is Mount Vernon a good place to live?

Random thought, I relocated for work and Rent is about $1,546/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Has anyone dealt with this?

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Everly Foster

Is Mount Vernon worth it salary-wise?

First post here. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $1,546 for rent here. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Am I overthinking this? ...

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Leonardo K.

Studio apartments in Mount Vernon -options?

So, My partner and I are The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. Rent is about $1,546/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $449,600 on average. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The subu...

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Hannah Nelson

Studio apartments in Mount Vernon -options?

Hi all, I relocated for work and Crime rate is something to consider -Mount Vernon sits at 563.5 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. Poverty rate is 9.1%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,546 for rent here. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the ...

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Matthew Sanchez

Things that make Mount Vernon unique

Longtime lurker here, We're a young couple and It's a a smaller city city with about 72,528 people. The suburbs are where most families end up. Any advice would be great. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Everly Foster

Most overrated things about Mount Vernon

Hi all, I'm a remote worker and Rent is about $1,546/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Anyone in a similar situation? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if y...

1 replies 29 upvotes best-worst
Melanie Johnson

Thinking about relocating to Mount Vernon from Kansas City

With a population of 72,528, Mount Vernon is a smaller city. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Anyone in a similar situation? Thanks for reading.

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Andrew M.

Affordable areas near Mount Vernon?

Rent is about $1,546/month for a decent place. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush ho...

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Ethan

Things that make Mount Vernon unique

I relocated for work and Homes are going for about $449,600 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Mount Vernon sits at 563.5 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,546 for rent here. With a population of 72,528, Mount Vernon is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 56--F, so th...

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Everly Foster

Is public transit usable in Mount Vernon?

Hello, I'm a teacher here and Poverty rate is 9.1%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Any advice would be great. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surfac...

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