Here's what it costs to live in Mount Vernon, Washington, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,405 per month, while the typical home is valued around $472,300. Households earn a median of $75,777 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$75,777
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,405
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$472,300
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,186
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,311
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,720
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,392
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
35,377
Latest estimate
Median Age
36 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,864
Per month
Avg Home Value
$635,320
Census ACS
January Avg
42°F
July Avg
60°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.9
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
91.5%
What is the cost of living index for Mount Vernon?
The cost of living index for Mount Vernon is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Mount Vernon?
The median gross rent in Mount Vernon is $1,405 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Mount Vernon?
The median household income in Mount Vernon is $75,777 per year.
What is the median home value in Mount Vernon?
The median home value in Mount Vernon is $472,300 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Mount Vernon?
Air quality data for Mount Vernon is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Mount Vernon?
Tax data for Washington is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
