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Mount Vernon, NY

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Mount Vernon.

Population: 72,324 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Mount Vernon, NY is $585,130 — up 3.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $682,667 after a median 41 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,757/month. 17 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, strong wind, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$585,130

Typical home value

+3.8%

1-year change

41

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$585,130
1-year appreciation
+3.8%
3-year appreciation
+1.3%
5-year appreciation
+5.6%
10-year appreciation
+51.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$619,264
House Price Index (state)
437.3 (+3.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$682,667
Median list price
$520,833
Median price per sqft
$314
1-year sale-price change
+17.5%
Median days on market
41 days
Homes sold (recent period)
87
For-sale inventory
110
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
149
1-year forecast
+3.0%
New listings (monthly)
28

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,757/mo
1-year rent change
+5.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,593/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,729/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,971/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,760/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,121/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
17
Elementary schools
12
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
AMANI PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL DISTRICT, INTELLECTUS PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL
Schools include
AMANI PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, HAMILTON SCHOOL, CECIL H PARKER SCHOOL, GRIMES SCHOOL, BENJAMIN TURNER ACADEMY

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strong wind, winter weather, cold wave, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Very High · strong wind: Very High · winter weather: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
112
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 26% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
37.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Stanton Cleaners Area Ground Water Contamination (9.8 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.1 in
Annual snowfall
24.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
301
Days with Moderate air quality
58
Highest AQI recorded (year)
136

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.4 / 20
Transit service frequency
295
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
490,684
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
463,672

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
23
Nearest national park
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site (1 mi)
National parks include
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site, Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) (9 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
90
Hospitals include
MONTEFIORE MOUNT VERNON HOSPITAL, STAMFORD HOSPITAL, BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.3 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-5,185 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1952
Housing built before 1970
72.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.7%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
69.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
370,841
Average weekly wage
$1,794
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
996

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Mount VernonState medianUS median
Typical home value$585,130$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$682,667$363,950$325,000
Median days on market41 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$2,757/mo$2,700/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001$4,500$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Mount Vernon, NY?
$585,130.
What is the median sale price in Mount Vernon, NY?
$682,667.
How long do homes take to sell in Mount Vernon, NY?
Median days on market: 41 days.
What is typical rent in Mount Vernon, NY?
Typical rent: $2,757/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Mount Vernon, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strong wind, winter weather, cold wave, hurricane.
Is Mount Vernon, NY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 112 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Mount Vernon, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 26% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Mount Vernon, NY?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Mount Vernon, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Mount Vernon, NY?
17 schools (12 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Mount Vernon, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 13.4/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Mount Vernon, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Mount Vernon, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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