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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Lisa B.

Moving to Mount Vernon for work -advice?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a college student here and Median household income is $156,875, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $779,800, which is pretty steep. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The parks and o...

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Aubrey Roberts

Anyone work in healthcare in Mount Vernon?

Alright, Median household income is $156,875, which feels pretty solid for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,643 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Am I wrong here? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certai...

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Ezekiel Sanders

Best areas to explore in Mount Vernon?

Anyone else feel this way? Rent is about $1,643/month for a decent place. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Am I wrong here?

4 replies 3 upvotes qa
Aubrey Roberts

Is Mount Vernon still affordable?

Hey everyone, I'm originally from Dallas and Homes are going for about $779,800 on average. With a population of 13,120, Mount Vernon is a small town. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Anyone in a similar situation?

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Ellie Jackson

Is Mount Vernon still affordable?

Military spouse here. Poverty rate is 6.0%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What do you all think? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or wors...

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Lisa B.

Is Mount Vernon worth it salary-wise?

Curious what people think. With a population of 13,120, Mount Vernon is a small town. Rent is about $1,643/month for a decent place. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There'...

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Ethan Lee

Mount Vernon vs Austin -which is better?

Hello, I'm single, late 40s, and Rent is about $1,643/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,643 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Mount Vernon sits at 182.7 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services...

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Vivian P.

Commute times in Mount Vernon -how bad?

Hey everyone, Just moved here 13 months ago and Poverty rate is 6.0%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $156,875 in Mount Vernon. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Anyone in a similar situation? Thanks for reading.

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