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Living in Mount Vernon

There were 68 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. The city had 8 schools in 2026. For Mount Vernon, owner occupation was 55.1%, and the vacancy rate was 9.04% in July 2026. The population of Mount Vernon, in the United States, was 17,052 in July 2026.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Mount Vernon?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

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Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$948 per month, while the median home value was US$174,000 in July 2026. 46.2% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Mount Vernon yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$948/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent46.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct9.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,890 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Median monthly rent833.3 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables18Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

2.5% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 437 people of 17,287 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$53,845 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Mount Vernon is 2.8%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Mount Vernon 2.8%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd53,845 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct75.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct91.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct1.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct6.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct5.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary2,447 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)17Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,299 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov7Official
Unemployment rate2.77 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables18Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Mount Vernon. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Mount Vernon. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct90.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools8 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count11Official
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct28.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio2 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents68 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate3,410 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Mount Vernon when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesMount Vernon highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Mount Vernon highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diego2,003Mount Vernonrecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Violent crime per 100,000 residents162 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute18.43 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct0.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct4.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Nearest airportGQQ3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official
Distance to nearest airport45 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Mount Vernon. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Mount Vernon.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Mount Vernon average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND28°-8°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Mount Vernon average monthly precipitation, mm035701051408064841011191241088782737682JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 1.28 · Feb 3.17 · Mar 8.83 · Apr 15.94 · May 21.33 · Jun 26.06 · Jul 27.94 · Aug 27.44 · Sep 24.11 · Oct 17.44 · Nov 10.17 · Dec 4.06 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00332044 (DANVILLE 2 W)14Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -8.5 · Feb -7.61 · Mar -3.11 · Apr 1.94 · May 8 · Jun 13.33 · Jul 15.11 · Aug 13.89 · Sep 9.56 · Oct 3.33 · Nov -1.44 · Dec -5.17 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00332044 (DANVILLE 2 W)14Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -4.33 · Feb -2.67 · Mar 2.44 · Apr 8.94 · May 14.83 · Jun 19.56 · Jul 21.28 · Aug 20.28 · Sep 16.39 · Oct 10.33 · Nov 3.67 · Dec -1 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information13Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 79.5 · Feb 63.75 · Mar 83.57 · Apr 100.6 · May 118.9 · Jun 124.2 · Jul 107.7 · Aug 86.61 · Sep 82.04 · Oct 73.41 · Nov 75.69 · Dec 81.53 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00332044 (DANVILLE 2 W)14Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M3134.9 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M39.97 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count10 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm1,096 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul22.81 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature11.34 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan1.94 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
New River17,290 residentsOak Grove17,290 residentsPortsmouth17,282 residentsEaston17,293 residentsCoalinga17,281 residentsJasper17,279 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Mount Vernon residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport97.5%Foreign residents 2.5%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share1.57 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents437 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables18Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density672.9 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population17,287 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program16Official

Is Mount Vernon a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker47%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 36–58%
Skilled employee62%strong on work, weak on safety · range 52–72%
Student50%strong on education, weak on work · range 38–62%
Family55%strong on family, weak on cost · range 41–69%
Retirement47%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 33–61%
Foreign residents437 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population17,287 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent46.24 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent833.3 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,890 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026Official source · FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics
Median gross salary2,447 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd174,000 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes55.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour59.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad2.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct0.99 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct1.57 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct62.28 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct71.1 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct5.93 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct23.53 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct92.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Unlinked Passenger Trips 2022121,211 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Vehicles Operated Max Service 202215 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus7,890 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct12.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct83.79 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Mount Vernon?

The median gross salary is 3,299 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Mount Vernon?

The unemployment rate is 2.77 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How many people live in Mount Vernon?

The published population is 17,287 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Mount Vernon?

437 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Mount Vernon a good place to live?

Mount Vernon may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Mount Vernon (39), United States: rent, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/mount-vernon-oh/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  4. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00332044 (DANVILLE 2 W) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  8. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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