Mount Vernon, WA
Living in Mount Vernon
Bikeability40
Walkability34
Commute54
Public Transit27
Affordability56
Public Safety69
Airports65
Hospitals58
Colleges77
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools19
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
35kPopulation+4k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
68%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black1%
Caucasian57%
Hispanic or Latino34%
Multiracial3%
Native American2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate26%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$62kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty
27 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector74%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office17%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$269kMedian Home Value+$35k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$900Median Monthly Rent+$166 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity38%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas58%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mount Vernon
United States45
Washington38
Mount Vernon Metro Area22
Skagit County22
Property Crime in Mount Vernon
United States48
Washington70
Mount Vernon Metro Area68
Skagit County68
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(46%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump44%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 5 | 1 |
| Feb | 42 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 54 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 6 | 1 |
| Dec | 40 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mount Vernon
Inland Flooding17
Coastal Flooding8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mount Vernon, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mount Vernon, WA
Immaculate Conception Regional School
1 miles, NW
Foothills Christian School
1 miles, NW
Emerson High School
1 miles, W
Mount Vernon Christian School
2 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Mount Vernon, WA
Western Washington University
24 miles, N
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
46 miles, S
Bastyr University
48 miles, S
DigiPen Institute of Technology
51 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mount Vernon, WA
Airports
Airports near Mount Vernon, WA
Bellingham International Airport
28 miles, N
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
67 miles, S
Portland International Airport
196 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
211 miles, SE