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Mount Vernon, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Island County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
35,312
Population
2,871/sq mi density
$73,277
Median Income
$35,646 per capita
$429,300
Home Value
$579,528 Zillow
$1,255
Median Rent
33.4% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
200 sunny days/yr
152
Violent Crime/100K
3,143 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$73,277 median income, 3.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$429,300 home value, $1,255/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
152 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$429,300
52% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,255/mo
8% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
62.2%
5% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
13,233
Median year built: 1986
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$429,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$579,528
Median Sale Price
$581,500
Median List Price
$599,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
62.2%
Owner-Occupied
37.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,082/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,180/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,472/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,003/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,351/mo
Census median rent:
$1,255/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,011/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
49 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
32
Price Drops
21.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$342
Active Inventory
60
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
33.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
8% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1986
Average age of housing stock: 40 years
Homeownership Rate
62.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $429,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $579,528 |
| Median Sale Price | $581,500 |
| Median List Price | $599,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $342 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,255 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,011 |
| FMR Studio | $1,082 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,180 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,472 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,003 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,351 |
Market
| Days on Market | 49 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 21.7% |
| Homes Sold | 32 |
| Active Inventory | 60 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $342 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 62.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 13,233 |
| Median Year Built | 1986 |
| Rent Burden | 33.4% |