Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
19%
Mount Vernon, WA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,259
Population
36,530
Renter Mix
36% Rent
Rich history defines this placid D.C. suburb
Suburb
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Commuter
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Historic
Legendary in American history as the home of George Washington, the community of Mount Vernon is named after the first president’s longtime residence on the bank of the Potomac River. Beyond the historic landmark, the broader community of Mount Vernon is a delightful Washington, D.C. suburb with easy access to Capitol Hill, Fort Belvoir, and Quantico, making it a great home base for commuters. Huntley Meadows Park on the north side provides a sprawling venue for enjoying time outdoors, with smaller parks like Grist Mill within walking distance for many locals.
Explore the City
For family fun, Lakewood residents head to Roozengaarden Tulip Festival in Mount Vernon.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$63,593
Average: $84,799
Education
8,049
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
17,057
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Mount Vernon has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Mount Vernon, WA is $1,101 for a studio, $1,259 for one bedroom, $1,485 for two bedrooms, and $1,849 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mount Vernon has decreased by -0.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,259/month
571 Sq Ft
House
$3,195/month
1,108 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Mount Vernon, WA is 19.5% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Mount Vernon is 38.2% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,101 - $1,849. You can expect to pay 8.8% more for groceries, 5.5% more for utilities, and 19.0% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Mount Vernon, WA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
271 Students
Public
Grades K-8
444 Students
Public
Grades K-5
512 Students
Public
Grades K-5
502 Students
Public
Grades K-5
455 Students
Public
Grades K-8
444 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
726 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
628 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
131 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,977 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
131 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
28 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
9 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Port Susan Bay
- Children's Museum of Skagit County
- Lake Chelan National Recreation Area
- Go Trek
- North Cascades Institute
Airports
- Bellingham 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 February 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.