Mount Vernon, NY

Living in Mount Vernon

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Bikeability 90
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Walkability 90
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Commute 11
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Public Transit 92
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Affordability 26
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Public Safety 64
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Airports 94
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Hospitals 3
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Colleges 84
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Schools 39
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Residents

68k Population +823 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
29% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
59% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black63%
Caucasian16%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate28%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$60k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
40  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government13%
Private sector65%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office21%
Service25%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van58%
Public transportation33%
Taxicab1%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$362k Median Home Value -$66k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k Median Monthly Rent +$239 (2010–19)
35% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached21%
Multiple units15%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier46%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K18%
$500K to $749K18%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene31%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas56%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Mount Vernon

United States45
New York39
New York Metro Area43
Westchester County22

Property Crime in Mount Vernon

United States48
New York28
New York Metro Area27
Westchester County14

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (78%)(17%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton82%
Donald Trump15%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 30 3 8
Feb 33 3 8
Mar 40 4 5
Apr 51 4 1
May 61 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 75 4 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 66 4 0
Oct 55 4 0
Nov 45 4 1
Dec 35 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mount Vernon

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding55
Tornado4
Coastal Flooding43
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Mount Vernon, NY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Mount Vernon, NY

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Montfort Academy
1 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Mount Vernon, NY

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Iona College
2 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Mount Vernon, NY

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Airports

Airports near Mount Vernon, NY

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Laguardia Airport
10 miles, S
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