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Mount Vernon, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Alexandria city County
Mount Vernon, VA
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 $156,875 , which is 109% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $72,965. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,382 business establishments, including 396 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Vernon is $779,800 , 177% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $580,391. Median rent is $1,643/month, with 42.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Mount Vernon reports 183 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,959/100K.
Education
63.8% of adults in Mount Vernon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% above the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Vernon has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.