Mount Vernon
Learn about Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon is known to be one of the largest cities in New York that is adjacent to the Bronx. With the population increasing over 70,000 and counting, the diverse community consists of over ninety-eight different nationalities. Mount Vernon contains four different parts within its city; Downtown, Mount Vernon Heights, North Side, and South Side. Being such a big city, the economy flourished and boosted growth for the county creating a city of regional commerce. The only athletic stadium in the county and the largest library system can also be found in Mount Vernon. Choose Mt. Vernon as your Westchester Neighborhood today!
MEDIAN SALES PRICE
| RATING* | SCHOOL NAME | GRADES | SCHOOL TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Rebecca Turner Elementary School | Preschool - 4th Grade | Public |
| N/A | Cecil H Parker School | Preschool - 8th Grade | Public |
| 2 | Nelson Mandela/Dr Hosa Zollicoffer School | Preschool - 8th Grade | Public |
| 4 | Traphagen School | Preschool - 8th Grade | Public |
| 2 | Columbus School At The Franko Building | Preschool - 6th Grade | Public |
| 2 | Pennington School | Preschool - 8th Grade | Public |
| 1 | Graham School | Preschool - 8th Grade | Public |
| 3 | William H Holmes Elementary School | Preschool - 8th Grade | Public |
| N/A | Edward Williams School | Preschool - 8th Grade | Public |
| 1 | Grimes School | Kindergarten - 8th Grade | Public |
| 2 | Hamilton School | Kindergarten - 8th Grade | Public |
| 3 | Lincoln Elementary School | Kindergarten - 8th Grade | Public |
| 2 | Danville Washington School Of The Arts | 6th Grade - 12th Grade | Public |
| 3 | Amani Public Charter School | 5th Grade - 8th Grade | Public |
| N/A | Intellectus Preparatory Charter School | 6th Grade - 12th Grade | Public |
| 1 | Benjamin Turner Middle School | 5th Grade - 8th Grade | Public |
| 2 | Mount Vernon Steam Academy | 9th Grade - 12th Grade | Public |
| 1 | Mount Vernon High School | 9th Grade - 12th Grade | Public |
| N/A | Our Lady Of Victory School | Preschool - 8th Grade | Catholic/Religious |
| N/A | The Montfort Academy | 9th Grade - 12th Grade | Catholic/Religious |
- East / West Boundaries: Hudson River to Long Island Sound
- North / South Boundaries: Lake Mohegan to Yonkers
Median home value — Mount Vernon, NY
What’s Mount Vernon, NY like?
- Population
- 39,891
- Median HH income
- $66K
- Owner-occupied
- 28.3%
- Median commute
- 37 min
Source: ATTOM Data Solutions, community demographic and housing records, July 2026.
HOME VALUES — DISTRIBUTION
What homes are worth in Mount Vernon, NY
- With mortgage
- 73.7%
- Bands reported
- 24 / 24
Source: ATTOM Data Solutions, community housing records, July 2026. Bars show the share of owner-occupied homes in each value band.
| Value range | Share of owner-occupied homes |
|---|---|
| Under $10K | 1.3% |
| $10K–$14K | 0% |
| $15K–$19K | 0% |
| $20K–$24K | 0% |
| $25K–$29K | 0% |
| $30K–$34K | 0% |
| $35K–$39K | 0% |
| $40K–$49K | 1.6% |
| $50K–$59K | 0.1% |
| $60K–$69K | 0.4% |
| $70K–$79K | 0% |
| $80K–$89K | 0.1% |
| $90K–$99K | 0.2% |
| $100K–$124K | 1.5% |
| $125K–$149K | 0.1% |
| $150K–$174K | 3.4% |
| $175K–$199K | 1.3% |
| $200K–$249K | 6.8% |
| $250K–$299K | 7.9% |
| $300K–$399K | 12.9% |
| $400K–$499K | 17.8% |
| $500K–$749K | 33.7% |
| $750K–$999K | 9.0% |
| $1M+ | 2.0% |
CLIMATE — ANNUAL
Climate curve, Mount Vernon, NY
- Coolest — Jan
- 31°
- Warmest — Jul
- 75°
- Annual avg
- 53°
- Annual precip
- 48.8"
Source: ATTOM Data Solutions, community climate normals, July 2026. “Comfortable days” is an illustrative heuristic — the monthly comfort-temperature midpoint weighted against a modest precipitation penalty — not a scientific index.
| Month | Comfort temp | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 31° | 4.0" |
| February | 33° | 3.0" |
| March | 40° | 4.2" |
| April | 51° | 4.2" |
| May | 61° | 4.6" |
| June | 70° | 3.9" |
| July | 75° | 4.4" |
| August | 74° | 4.2" |
| September | 67° | 4.4" |
| October | 56° | 3.8" |
| November | 46° | 4.2" |
| December | 35° | 3.8" |
COMMUTE — MODE SHARE
Median one-way commute
Most commuters here drove alone — 43.7% of the workforce, with a typical one-way trip of 37 min.
- Drove alone
- 43.7%
- Public transit
- 33.8%
- Carpooled
- 7.7%
- Walked
- 6.2%
- Worked from home
- 5.7%
- Other
- 2.8%
- Bicycle
- 0.1%
- Motorcycle
- 0%
- No vehicle
- 39.0%
- Median vehicles
- 1.3
- 2+ vehicles
- 17.5%
Source: ATTOM Data Solutions, community transportation profile, July 2026. Mode share reflects the primary means of transportation to work among workers 16 and older; figures may not sum to 100% due to rounding.
| Mode | Share of commuters |
|---|---|
| Drove alone | 43.7% |
| Public transit | 33.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.7% |
| Walked | 6.2% |
| Worked from home | 5.7% |
| Other | 2.8% |
| Bicycle | 0.1% |
| Motorcycle | 0.0% |
| Travel time | Share of commuters |
|---|---|
| Under 15 min | 12.1% |
| 15–29 min | 34.4% |
| 30–59 min | 30.5% |
| 60–89 min | 15.6% |
| 90+ min | 7.5% |
AREA SIGNALS — SCORECARD
58/ 100
Overall grade — Mount Vernon, NY
Overall composite score 58 of 100, grade F.An illustrative composite across 4 categories built from ATTOM community-profile data for Mount Vernon, NY — a visual read, not a certified score.
- Affordability
- 87
- B
-
Median home value $458K against a $150K–$2.5M market band.
- Climate Comfort
- 64
- D
-
53°F average, 55% possible sunshine.
- Commute Ease
- 27
- F
-
37-min median commute; 6% work from home.
- Growth Trajectory
- 52
- F
-
Population projected to change +3.6% over 5 years.
Illustrative grades normalized against typical market bands — not a licensed scoring methodology. Source: ATTOM Data Solutions, community profile, July 2026 vintage. Index fields: 100 = national average.
| Category | Score | Grade | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | F | Illustrative composite across 4 categories. |
| Affordability | 87 | B | Median home value $458K against a $150K–$2.5M market band. |
| Climate Comfort | 64 | D | 53°F average, 55% possible sunshine. |
| Commute Ease | 27 | F | 37-min median commute; 6% work from home. |
| Growth Trajectory | 52 | F | Population projected to change +3.6% over 5 years. |
