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Mount Vernon, NY

Founded 1892Westchester CountyElev. 33 m
Population
72,528
Median home
$449,600
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
18
Sex offenders
13

Overview

About Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon is home to roughly 72,528 residents. Mount Vernon was founded in 1892 and sits in Westchester County. The median age is 41.9 and the median household income is $77,171. Homes carry a median value of $449,600, and about 42% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (58%). Around 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 36 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
72,528
Median age
41.9
Median household income
$77,171
Per-capita income
$42,158
Poverty rate
13.6%
High-school grad or higher
84.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
35%
Unemployment
6.9%
Avg. commute
36.4 min
Work from home
8.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White14.8%
Hispanic or Latino18.3%
Black58%
Asian2.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts39.9%
Service23.6%
Sales & office17.3%
Production, transportation & material moving10.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$449,600
Median gross rent
$1,546/mo
Owner-occupied
42.1%
Median year built
1952
Households
29,041
Avg. household size
2.47

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Mount Vernon has 18 public schools — 12 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading39%
Math15%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

DENZEL WASHINGTON SCHOOL-ARTSHighGrades 6–12
MOUNT VERNON HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
MOUNT VERNON STEAM ACADEMYHighGrades 9–12
AMANI PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLMiddleGrades 5–8charter
BENJAMIN TURNER MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 5–8
INTELLECTUS PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–7charter
CECIL H PARKER SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–8
EDWARD WILLIAMS SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–8
GRAHAM SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–8
GRIMES SCHOOLElementary
HAMILTON SCHOOLElementary
LINCOLN SCHOOLElementary
MOUNT VERNON HONOR ACADEMYElementaryGrades -1–8
MOUNT VERNON LEADERSHIP ACADEMYElementaryGrades -1–8

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime34% above national
Mount Vernon518
New York401
United States386
↓ 8% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime16% below national
Mount Vernon1,634
New York1,868
United States1,952
↑ 30% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Mount Vernon Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

14 facilities in Mount Vernon report releasing toxic chemicals to the EPA under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).

Commercial Decal · Westchester CountyCanal Asphalt Inc · Westchester CountyNortheast Plating Inc · Westchester CountyFr Chemical Inc. · Westchester CountyAlltex Laminating Corp · Westchester CountyMichael Anthony Jewelers Inc · Westchester CountyAmpacet Corp Mt Vernon Plant · Westchester CountyRca Asphalt Llc · Westchester CountyRed Devil Coatings · Westchester CountyRohlf'S Stained & Leaded Glass Studio Inc · Westchester CountyPpg Industries Inc · Westchester CountyBeacon Chemical Co Inc · Westchester County

Facilities reporting to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. Source: U.S. EPA Envirofacts (TRI).

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Westchester County
LightningVery High
Strong windVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
HurricaneRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Mount Vernon is in Westchester County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Mount Vernon was founded in 1892 and sits in Westchester County. Elevation ~33 m.

Map of Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, NY
Where Mount Vernon is
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Historic places

5 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Stevens, John, HouseUS Post Office--Mount VernonTrinity Episcopal Church ComplexFirst United Methodist ChurchSt. Paul's Church National Historic Site
Notable people from Mount Vernon
Denzel WashingtonArthur Leonard SchawlowDMXArt CarneyE. B. WhiteMichael ImperioliArt BuchwaldLynn ConwayDavid McClellandSeth Godin
People searches in Mount Vernon
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Nearby cities
Yonkers (3 mi)New Rochelle (3 mi)White Plains (9 mi)Harrison (10 mi)Glen Cove (10 mi)Port Chester (11 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Mount Vernon, NY (13)

Public sex-offender registry records for Mount Vernon, New York.

George K Jones
Mount Vernon · Westchester County · 10550
Charles Harrison
Mount Vernon · Westchester County · 10550
Richard A Jackson
Mount Vernon · Westchester County · 10550
Jose Rodriguez
Mount Vernon · Westchester County · 10553
William Walker
Mount Vernon · Westchester County · 10550
David S Anderson, 56
Mount Vernon · Other County · 10550
David Anderson, 56
Mount Vernon · Westchester County · 10550
AKA Antoine Davidson, David S Anderson
James Green, 71
Mount Vernon · Westchester County · 10550
AKA Willie James Green, Michael Johnson
Michael Smith
Mount Vernon · Westchester County · 10553
John Thomas
Mount Vernon · Westchester County · 10550
John W Williams, 75
Mount Vernon · Westchester County · 10550
AKA John Wesley Williams, John Williams
James Green
Mount Vernon · Westchester County · 10550
James Davis
Mount Vernon · Westchester County · 10550

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Mount Vernon — frequently asked

What is the population of Mount Vernon, New York?
Mount Vernon has a population of about 72,528, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Mount Vernon?
The median home value in Mount Vernon is $449,600, and the median gross rent is $1,546/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Mount Vernon safe? What is the crime rate?
Mount Vernon Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 518 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Mount Vernon face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Westchester County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including lightning, strong wind, winter weather.
How many schools are in Mount Vernon?
Mount Vernon has 18 public schools (12 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Mount Vernon?
Public registry data lists 13 registered sex offenders in or near Mount Vernon. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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