South Mount Vernon, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Knox County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
702
Population
1,404/sq mi density
$50,234
Median Income
$18,574 per capita
$1,073
Median Rent
21.8% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$50,234 median income, 13.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Rent
$1,073/mo
8% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
38.4%
41% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
417
Median year built: 1941
Ownership vs. Renting
38.4%
Owner-Occupied
61.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$816/mo
1 Bedroom
$873/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,092/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,388/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,550/mo
Census median rent:
$1,073/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
21.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
30% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1941
Average age of housing stock: 85 years
Homeownership Rate
38.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $239,157 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,073 |
| FMR Studio | $816 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $873 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,092 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,388 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,550 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 38.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 61.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 38.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 417 |
| Median Year Built | 1941 |
| Rent Burden | 21.8% |