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Aria Collins housing

Mount Vernon housing prices -when will it stop?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm single, late 50s, and The median home value here is around $429,300, which is pretty steep. Crime rate is something to consider -Mount Vernon sits at 151.6 per 100K. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to.

Pros:
- Nice parks and trails
- Diverse community
- Walkable downtown

Cons:
- Hot summers
- Lack of diversity
- Few job opportunities in some fields
- Poor road conditions
- Far from major airports
Does this match your experience? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
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7 Replies

Aaliyah
good to know, thanks
37 upvotes
Kimberly L.
Moved here from Miami about 4 years ago. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Still getting used to school system but Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Theodore P.
The food scene here is surprisingly good. Tons of great craft beer places. it's been a really good experience overall.
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Mia
same here
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Caroline Ruiz
Moved here from New York about 8 years ago. it's been a really good experience overall. Still getting used to traffic but Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
10 upvotes
Caleb Morales
I work in consulting here and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The job market for my field is tough. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Alexa Ramirez
I've been living here for 11 years and I'd say I have mixed feelings honestly. The safety is excellent compared to other places I've lived. Overall Definitely worth checking out..
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