Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
20%
Mount Vernon, IL
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$940
Population
16,434
Renter Mix
42% Rent
Endless events and a thriving community in rural Illinois
Community
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Artistic
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Up-and-Coming
80 miles east of St. Louis, Mount Vernon looks like your typical small town. Main Street is lined with long-established buildings and businesses, but there’s a flourishing community atmosphere here.
There are quaint cottages and bungalows set among acres of land just outside the city center, with seven parks set within the town’s borders. Through April and October the town hosts Market Days, wherein an open-air market takes over the downtown area, offering crafts and more. The Cedarhurst Craft Fair is also a popular event, bringing the near 16,000 people of Mount Vernon out and about.
Developments have been slow and steady for this Illinois town, but new restaurants and businesses are opening every year. For those who still commute to work, I-57, I-64, and IL 15 will carry you anywhere you need to go.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$46,012
Average: $63,157
Education
3,171
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,370
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Mount Vernon has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Mount Vernon, IL is $940 for a studio, $940 for one bedroom, $1,138 for two bedrooms, and $1,440 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mount Vernon has increased by 2.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$940/month
761 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Mount Vernon, IL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
294 Students
J L Buford Intermediate Ed Center
Public
Grades K-5
260 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
161 Students
Public
Grades K-8
55 Students
DR Nick Osborne Primary Center
Public
Grades K-5
563 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
294 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
161 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
366 Students
Public
Grades K-8
55 Students
Public
Grades K-8
133 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,154 Students
Public
Grades K-12
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Rend Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area
Commuter Rail
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.