At a Glance
Median Income
$54,335
$30,897 per capita
Home Value
$161,400
Zillow: $239,157
Median Rent
$909/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
162/100K
1,890/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.7%
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
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
3.2 / 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 $54,335 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,897. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,339 business establishments, including 108 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Vernon is $161,400 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,157. Median rent is $909/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Mount Vernon reports 162 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,890/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.7% of adults in Mount Vernon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Vernon has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population16,802
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density1,694/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,335
Per Capita$30,897
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$3,085M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,070
Housing
A+
Home Value$161,400
Rent$909
Ownership54.4%
Zillow$239,157
Housing Units7,924
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
F
Violent162/100K
Property1,890/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault96/100K
Burglary174/100K
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,936/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation982 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.7%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute20 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Mount Vernon was founded in 1805.
The median home in Mount Vernon was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 108 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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