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Mount Vernon, IL vs Wheeling, WV

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- The median age of a home in Mount Vernon is 29.8% younger than the median age of a home in Wheeling.
 Mount Vernon, ILWheeling, WVUnited States
 Median Home Age57  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$131,400$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months11.3%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock30.5%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.43.5%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.4$11.0
 Homes Owned45.8%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock20.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented38.2%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Mount Vernon, ILWheeling, WVUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,170$1,840
 Studio Apartment$650  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$720$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$860  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,190$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,160  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Mount Vernon, ILWheeling, WVUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.6%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.9%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.7%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.6%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.9%3.6%
 Vacant Other12.3%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Mount Vernon, ILWheeling, WVUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock3.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,99914.8%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock7.4%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99918.9%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock13.5%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99915.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock17.3%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9995.2%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock5.0%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.4%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.6%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.7%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Mount Vernon, ILWheeling, WVUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock2.5%13.6%
 2000 to 20095.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock5.5%13.6%
 1980 to 19899.7%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock10.8%14.8%
 1960 to 19697.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock11.7%10.0%
 1940 to 19498.6%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock42.7%12.2%
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Reviews for Mount Vernon    5 Reviews
Chris · Thousand Oaks, CA
Mt. Vernon Would You Accept Us?
Over 4 years ago

I have never stepped foot in Mt. Vernon but my Wife and 3 children are considering moving to a place where people still love this great country, love their  More

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Tara · Mount Vernon, IL
One of the worst places I've ever lived.
Over 9 years ago

The cost of living is good here and there are some nice neighborhoods. There isn't much to do here unless you like to drink in bars or eat fast food. There is only one  More

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HisWifey!! · Mount Vernon, IL
Wish I didn't live here!!
Over 13 years ago

It's a very boring place with no chance of  More

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Reviews for Wheeling    6 Reviews
Lisa · Lexington, KY
Is there an Amtrak in Wheeling?
Over 9 years ago

Is there an Amtrak in Wheeling, WV or what is the closest city there is an Amtrak in going toward Pittsburg, PA? Also what kind of people live in Wheeling? Thank  More

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Melissa · Wheeling, WV
Crime Rate
Over 12 years ago

Wheeling is a very safe place to raise a family. Exceptionally low crime rate. Great schools to choose from. Lots of churches and 2 competitive area hospitals.  More

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Frank · Wheeling, WV
Wheeling after many years away
Over 13 years ago

My wife and I grew up in Wheeling and left in our early 20's but have come back after 40 years. Having lived from Bangor, ME to Ft. Lauderdale, Fl we found there is no  More

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