Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
22%
Mount Vernon, VA
Area Guide
Make Washington’s former home yours
Historic
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Riverfront
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Tourism
The historically significant Mount Vernon is a popular tourist destination in the DC area. The large CDP surrounds George Washington’s Mount Vernon, the plantation of President George Washington. The land was purchased by Washington’s great-grandfather in 1674, and the current plantation home was built in 1758. The plantation, which covered 8,000 acres when it belonged to Washington, now consists of 500 acres and includes more than 30 outbuildings. Other notable landmarks include Washington’s Gristmill and Distillery and the Washington family tomb, where Washington and his wife Martha are buried.
The community surrounding the Mount Vernon Estate sits between Fort Hunt and Fort Belvoir along the Potomac River. You’ll find quiet neighborhoods with mature trees away from the tourist destinations, along with some terrific parks. Golfers appreciate Mount Vernon Country Club, while pet owners frequent the Grist Mill Dog Park. Those with kids will find a playground at Mt. Zephyr Park. A variety of restaurants, grocery stores, and shops exist along Richmond Highway.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$162,666
Average: $179,004
Education
5,847
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,580
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Mount Vernon has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
21%
Non-Renters
79%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
45%
Other Education
55%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- George Washington's Gristmill
- Mount Vernon
- Huntley Meadows Park
- River Farm
- Fort Washington National Park
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
- Washington Dulles International
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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.