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Mount Vernon
  • Suburb of New York City, NY
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Suburb
New York City

Mount Vernon

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    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      D minus
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      C
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C minus
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    Mount Vernon is a suburb of New York City with a population of 72,855. Mount Vernon is in Westchester County. Living in Mount Vernon offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Mount Vernon there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Mount Vernon and residents tend to be liberal.
    About Mount Vernon...
    Population
    72,855
    Suburb of
    New York City
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $380,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,406
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      61%
    • Own
      39%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      401
      282.7
    • Murder
      10.4
      6.1
    • Rape
      31.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      124.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      196
      500.1
    • Theft
      913.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      196
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      14%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      18%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      25%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      16%
      11%
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    Working in Mount Vernon

    Jobs
    C minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $68,300
    National
    $69,021
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