City safety & data profile

Mount VernonWA

Mount Vernon, WA is a 34K-resident city in Skagit County with a median household income of $75,777.

Skagit County, Washington. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Mount Vernon, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Mount Vernon has a population larger than 68% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $472,300, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

34K
Population
Top 32%
By size
$75,777
Median income
$472,300
Median home
16.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon posts a median household income higher than 45% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Mount Vernon area.

Top 55%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Mount Vernon

Where Mount Vernon income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$75,777 Bottom 45% higher than 45% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. WA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Mount Vernon, WA beyond the headline numbers

Mount Vernon sits inside Skagit County, Washington, at roughly 48.42°N, -122.33°W. Population 34,053, $75,777 median household income. Median home value $472,300, median rent $1,405. Poverty rate 16.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Mount Vernon's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 34.6%, then short sleep duration at 32%. 1 hospital in/around Mount Vernon, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Mount Vernon from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
34,053
Mount Vernon
Median Income
$75,777
+11% vs avg
Median Home Value
$472,300
+107% vs avg
Median Age
36
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Skagit County) - Mount Vernon's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
131K+12%
Median Income
$89,263+60%
Median Home Value
$545,100+109%
Poverty Rate
11.6%-14%
Unemployment
4.8%-51%

Economics

Economics indicators for Mount Vernon, WA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,405/mo
Poverty Rate
16.1% +13% vs avg
Unemployment 5.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 27.9%
Work From Home 13.5%
Public Transit 0.5%

Population

White 60.1%
African American 1.4%
Asian 3.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
34.6%
Short Sleep Duration
32%
High Blood Pressure
31.7%
Physical Inactivity
22.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.2%
Binge Drinking
15.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.2%
Lack of Health Insurance
14.2%
Current Smoking
12.4%
Current Asthma
11.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 59.9%
Annual Checkup 68.9%

Other Measures

Diabetes
11.2%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.6%
Stroke
3.6%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
SKAGIT VALLEY HOSPITAL
MOUNT VERNON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Mount Vernon, WA? ▼
Mount Vernon, WA has a population of 34,053 people, located in Skagit County, Washington.
What is the median household income in Mount Vernon? ▼
The median household income in Mount Vernon, WA is $75,777 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 16.1%.
What is the median home value in Mount Vernon? ▼
The median home value in Mount Vernon, WA is $472,300. Median rent is $1,405/month.
What are the top health concerns in Mount Vernon? ▼
The top health indicators in Mount Vernon include Obesity (34.6%), Short Sleep Duration (32%), High Blood Pressure (31.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Mount Vernon? ▼
Mount Vernon has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Mount Vernon? ▼
The median age in Mount Vernon, WA is 36 years. 27.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Mount Vernon, WA is located in Skagit County, Washington. With a population of 34K and a $75,777 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Mount Vernon area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Mount Vernon's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Skagit County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.