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Living in Mount Vernon, WA
Explore Mount Vernon and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match6.8 / 10
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Mount Vernon at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population35,377
Median Household Income$75,777
Median Home Value$472,300
Median Gross Rent$1,405
Median Age36.0
Average Household Size2.6
Unemployment6.0%
Work From Home13.5%
Homeownership60.3%
Housing Vacancy1.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Mount Vernon is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Mount Vernon and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Mount Vernon
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$472,300
Median Gross Rent$1,405
Homeownership60.3%
Housing Vacancy1.9%
Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Mount Vernon, WA
Median Household Income$75,777
Unemployment6.0%
Work From Home13.5%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Mount Vernon and how households are structured
Population35,377
Median Age36.0
Average Household Size2.6
Mount Vernon is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Mount Vernon
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Mount Vernon point to mild summers, cool winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and occasional snowfall.
Average Summer High73.3°F
Average Winter Low35.0°F
Annual Rainfall34.9 in.
Annual Snowfall5.7 in.
Seasonal Life in Mount Vernon
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a useful time to evaluate how quickly outdoor conditions become comfortable and how seasonal rain affects everyday routines.
Summer
Summer highs are comparatively mild, which may reduce cooling demands and can make daytime outdoor activity more comfortable than in hotter inland locations.
Fall
Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.
Winter
Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Mount Vernon is located in Skagit County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Skagit County.
County Intelligence
Mount Vernon & Skagit County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Mount Vernon is located in Skagit County, Washington.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Mount Vernon.
Current NarrowTheList data for Mount Vernon shows a population of about 35,377. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Skagit County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Mount Vernon.
For someone considering a move to Mount Vernon, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.