At a Glance
Median Income
$77,171
$42,158 per capita
Home Value
$449,600
Zillow: $601,432
Median Rent
$1,546/mo
32.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
544/100K
1,466/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.0%
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
12.8% 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mount Vernon residents earn a median household income of $77,171 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,158. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,374 business establishments, including 1,968 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Vernon is $449,600 , 59% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $601,432. Median rent is $1,546/month, with 32.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Safety & Crime
Mount Vernon reports 544 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 43% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,466/100K. The murder rate is 2.8/100K.
Education
35.0% of adults in Mount Vernon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% above the national average).
84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Vernon has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population72,528
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density16,521/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born31.9%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$77,171
Per Capita$42,158
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$58,323M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,359
Housing
B
Home Value$449,600
Rent$1,546
Ownership42.1%
Zillow$601,432
Housing Units30,136
Rent Burden32.3%
Crime
F
Violent544/100K
Property1,466/100K
Murder2.8/100K
Assault409/100K
Burglary138/100K
Health
Obesity32.9%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,451/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation151 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.0%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+14.8%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 73%
Commute36 min
Broadband80.1%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries35
Did You Know?
Mount Vernon was founded in 1892.
The median home in Mount Vernon was built in 1947.
27.8% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
31.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 1,968 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 53 fatal vehicle crashes.