Mount Vernon, WA

Mount Vernon, Washington is situated in Skagit County giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from Little Mountain Park to Sedro-Woolley Public Library combined with stores like The Outlet Shoppes at Burlington and local food spots like Ixtapa Mexican Restaurant & Cantina Small-town complex - Northwest Washington, along Puget Sound.

State: Washington
County: Skagit County
Metro Area: Mount Vernon-Anacortes Metro Area
City: Mount Vernon

Zip Codes: 98273 98274
Cost of Living: 17.7% higher
Time zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Elevation: 23 ft above sea level

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Pros
Attractive setting
Mild year-round climate
Central location

Cons
Economy
Some unattractive sprawl
Property crime rate

What Bert Has To Say About Mount Vernon-Anacortes Metro Area

In an area of uncommon scenic beauty, Mount Vernon is adjacent to a vast river delta that stretches west to the Puget Sound but is otherwise surrounded by mountains. Anacortes is a main port gateway to the San Juan Islands and an oil terminal and refining center. The river delta supports a magnificent area of farmland, settled by Swedes and later by the Dutch, bringing visitors worldwide during the annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival each spring. The economy is a mix of farming, forest products, fishing, tourism, and some industry.

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Mount Vernon is 7.2% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Mount Vernon jobs have increased by 0.5%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Mount Vernon's cost of living is 17.7% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Mount Vernon's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

August, July and September are the most pleasant months in Mount Vernon, while December and January are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Skagit county remained moderately Democratic, 52.1% to 44.6%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Mount Vernon's population is 34,824 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 8.8%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 24.1 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Mount Vernon is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 6.8%.

SCHOOLS

Mount Vernon public schools spend $11,115 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 18.6 students per teacher in Mount Vernon. More Education

Mount Vernon Rankings

#2	Where to Live to Avoid a Natural Disaster (Lowest Risk)
#2	Safest Places from Natural Disasters
#3	Emerging Metropolitan Areas
#17	Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Small Towns)
#134	Best Green Cities

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Housing Market in Mount Vernon

It's a good time to buy in Mount Vernon. Home Appreciation is up 6.8% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Mount Vernon is .

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Reviews for Mount Vernon 6 Reviews

Sweet Community - 10/19/2019
I'm sure it has its flaws, but what stands with me is that everyone whom i meet here is *so polite!* .. People smile and wave you through in traffic. They speak to you... Read More

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home inventory - 5/20/2015
Very little available on starter home price... Read More

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Climate and location - 5/28/2014
It rains here a lot. We joke that when the forecast says a 50% chance of rain that it will rain 50% of the day. However, when the sun shines it is beautiful. It is... Read More

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ZIP CODES IN MOUNT VERNON, WA

98273 98274

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