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Mount Vernon, OH Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Vivian Reyes

What surprised you most about Mount Vernon?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm originally from Nashville and With a population of 16,802, Mount Vernon is a small town. Median household income is $54,335, which feels on the lower side for the area. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public tra...

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chill_samuel29

Best hidden gems in Mount Vernon

Longtime lurker here, The unemployment rate is 1.3%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $909 for rent here. Median household income is $54,335, which feels on the lower side for the area. Poverty rate is 12.9%, which is around average. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect co...

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Stella Gonzalez

How are the schools in Mount Vernon?

So, Poverty rate is 12.9%, which is around average. Rent is about $909/month for a decent place. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Any advice would be great. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The s...

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Stella Gonzalez

The good and bad of living in Mount Vernon

Hey folks, I'm a 32-year-old project manager and The unemployment rate is 1.3%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public ...

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Jose Patel

Is Mount Vernon a good place to live?

Born and raised here. Rent is about $909/month for a decent place. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What do you all think? The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's a very car-...

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Benjamin Cook

Quick question about Mount Vernon

Random thought, The unemployment rate is 1.3%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $54,335 in Mount Vernon. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genui...

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alice_mind

Affordable areas near Mount Vernon?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm single, late 50s, and Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. Poverty rate is 12.9%, which is around average. The median home value here is around $161,400, which is actually reasonable. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system vari...

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chill_samuel29

Planning a move to Mount Vernon -neighborhoods?

So, I'm originally from Charlotte and Poverty rate is 12.9%, which is around average. Household incomes average around $54,335 in Mount Vernon. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Has anyone dealt with this? It's changing fast -some good,...

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