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Mount Vernon, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Franklin County County
Mount Vernon, TX
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 $67,097 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,510. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 488 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Vernon is $176,900 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,661. Median rent is $954/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Mount Vernon reports 745 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 96% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,116/100K.
Education
17.9% of adults in Mount Vernon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 85.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Vernon has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.