At a Glance
Median Income
$73,277
$35,646 per capita
Home Value
$429,300
Zillow: $584,082
Median Rent
$1,255/mo
33.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
190/100K
1,782/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.6%
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
11.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
12.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mount Vernon a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mount Vernon residents earn a median household income of $73,277 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,646. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,142 business establishments, including 163 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Vernon is $429,300 , 52% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $584,082. Median rent is $1,255/month, with 33.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Mount Vernon reports 190 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,782/100K. The murder rate is 2.8/100K.
Education
25.6% of adults in Mount Vernon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Vernon has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population35,312
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density2,871/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born16.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$73,277
Per Capita$35,646
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty11.4%
County GDP$4,664M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
Housing
B
Home Value$429,300
Rent$1,255
Ownership62.2%
Zillow$584,082
Housing Units13,233
Rent Burden33.4%
Crime
F
Violent190/100K
Property1,782/100K
Murder2.8/100K
Assault122/100K
Burglary258/100K
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death5,965/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
Elevation207 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.6%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Mount Vernon was founded in 1870.
The median home in Mount Vernon was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Skagit Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
16.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 163 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.