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Mount Vernon, IL
B+
Population: 14,614
Home Price: $79,300
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Overview
Mount Vernon is a small city in the state of Illinois with a population of 14,614. Mount Vernon has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
13.9 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Mount Vernon, IL
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Mount Vernon
Illinois
United States
Per Capita Income
$27,582
$32,213
$32,693
Median Household Income
$44,373
$66,690
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
8.5%
5.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
17.1%
9.4%
10.5%
Age
Mount Vernon
Illinois
United States
Median Age
39.0
41.5
42.3
Gender
Mount Vernon
Illinois
United States
Male
48.0%
49.8%
49.8%
Female
52.0%
50.2%
50.2%
Race
Mount Vernon
Illinois
United States
White
76.8%
87.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
16.4%
4.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.2%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
1.6%
1.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.6%
2.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
4.3%
3.7%
5.2%
Housing Information
Mount Vernon
Illinois
United States
Median Home Price
$79,300
$140,846
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$615
$721
$801
Family Households
33.0%
33.0%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
37.8%
37.8%
26.2%
Homeowners
54.5%
77.4%
72.9%
Renters
45.5%
22.6%
27.1%
Education
Mount Vernon
Illinois
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
7.4%
6.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
29.9%
29.9%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
25.5%
23.1%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
14.8%
10.1%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
13.1%
13.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Mount Vernon
Illinois
United States
Mathematics
27.5%
32.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
29.0%
38.5%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Mount Vernon
Illinois
United States
Murder
20.3
2.2
3.0
Rape
121.6
43.2
38.0
Robbery
114.8
33.2
40.7
Assault
1189.0
146.2
188.5
Property Crime
Mount Vernon
Illinois
United States
Burglary
689.1
246.4
336.1
Theft
4107.6
1262.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
141.9
122.7
167.1
Arson
54.0
11.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Mount Vernon, IL
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
freshly made
hot dog
fast food
waffles
suya
restaurant
hot sauce
delicious
salsa
taco
iced tea
bacon
unsweetened iced tea
taco bell
panda express
mcdonalds
menu items
taco salad
french fries
dessert
high school football
video games
football
country music
basketball
flag football
college basketball
nba
fantasy football
chicago sports
baseball
gaming
teams
wrestling
nfl
coaching
golf
pop culture
coaches
announcer
inspired by
fine art
visual art
gallery
museum
arts education
ceramics
visual arts
sculptures
performing arts
exhibits
interdisciplinary artist
artists
visual
comics
craft
composition
photography
nft
curator
spending time
video games
books
single dad
fulltime
gaming
gamer allaround
tv shows
collector
comics
action figures
photography
anime
avid snowboarder
outdoor activities
fitness
pokmon
youtuber
brewing beer
memes
free wifi
sports
arts
local news
gaming
arts education
tv shows
performing arts
television
commentary
hub
digital media
outdoor
award winning
comedy
pop culture
promos
photography
podcasts
tv
sports
arts
summer
space
guest rooms
frisbee
photography
pool
nature
heated pool
winter
outdoor activities
visitors
dining
indoor
facility
yearround
hunting
astronomy
beach
visit our websi
craft fair
local stores
restaurant
local grocery
shipping
coupons
walmart
discounts
coupon
flea market
mcdonalds
hotels
catalogs
kits
menards
amazon
dollar stores
restaurants
macys
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