Mount Vernon, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Grant County County
Mount Vernon, OR
At a Glance
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)
Is Mount Vernon a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mount Vernon residents earn a median household income of $44,844 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,163. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 340 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Vernon is $132,600 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $342,017. Median rent is $708/month, with 39.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
11.4% of adults in Mount Vernon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Vernon has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.