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Mount Vernon, OH

Mount Vernon, OH.

Population: 31,074 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Mount Vernon, OH is $251,160 — up 5.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $247,950 after a median 48 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,332/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hail, ice storm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$251,160

Typical home value

+5.4%

1-year change

48

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$251,160
1-year appreciation
+5.4%
3-year appreciation
+18.1%
5-year appreciation
+35.5%
10-year appreciation
+104.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$251,160
House Price Index (state)
365.7 (+4.3% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$247,950
Median list price
$259,000
Median price per sqft
$168
1-year sale-price change
-0.8%
Median days on market
48 days
Homes sold (recent period)
105
For-sale inventory
118
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
105
1-year forecast
+4.6%
Days to pending
53 days
New listings (monthly)
37

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,332/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$814/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$927/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,136/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,444/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,498/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.90/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
8
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
Knox County JVSD, Mount Vernon City
Schools include
Knox County Career Center, Columbia Elementary School, Dan Emmett Elementary School, East Elementary School, Mount Vernon High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, ice storm, lightning, strong wind, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
34
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 20% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
67.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
49.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.8 in
Annual snowfall
11.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
209
Days with Moderate air quality
34
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
159

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,634
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,139

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Wynkoop Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport (MFD) (31 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
KNOX COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 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)
+54 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1964
Housing built before 1970
55.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,316
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
70.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
17,439
Average weekly wage
$1,125
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
270

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

How it compares

Mount VernonState medianUS median
Typical home value$251,160$225,365$288,527
Median sale price$247,950$242,250$325,000
Median days on market48 days45 days51 days
Typical rent$1,332/mo$1,387/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,316$1,962$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, OH?
$251,160.
What is the median sale price in Mount Vernon, OH?
$247,950.
How long do homes take to sell in Mount Vernon, OH?
Median days on market: 48 days.
What is typical rent in Mount Vernon, OH?
Typical rent: $1,332/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Mount Vernon, OH?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, ice storm, lightning, strong wind, winter weather.
Is Mount Vernon, OH in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Mount Vernon, OH. 34 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Mount Vernon, OH?
Risk to homes is higher than 20% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Mount Vernon, OH?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Mount Vernon, OH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Mount Vernon, OH?
8 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Mount Vernon, OH walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Mount Vernon, OH?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Mount Vernon, OH?
Regional Price Parity: 92.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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