Mount Vernon, New York
Quick Statistics
Mount Vernon is a community in Westchester County, New York, home to about 72,427 people spread across 4.4 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $43,541 a year, and a typical home is worth about $484,000. About 42.5% of adults hold a college degree, and 94.6% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 8 percent over the past decade.
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Among the New York towns GeoStat tracks, Mount Vernon ranks number 9 of 1,289 in population, number 674 in median household income, number 351 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Mount Vernon typically top out near 83°F in July, while January nights average about 22°F. The area sees roughly 34 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Pelham, NY | 1.1 mi. | 12,396 |
| 2. | Eastchester, NY | 1.8 mi. | 32,363 |
| 3. | New Rochelle, NY | 2.7 mi. | 82,769 |
| 4. | Yonkers, NY | 3.0 mi. | 209,978 |
| 5. | Mamaroneck, NY | 5.6 mi. | 29,156 |
| 6. | Alpine, NJ | 6.0 mi. | 1,588 |
| 7. | Englewood Cliffs, NJ | 6.3 mi. | 5,362 |
| 8. | Tenafly, NJ | 6.3 mi. | 15,319 |
What is the population of Mount Vernon, New York?
Mount Vernon has a population of about 72,427 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Mount Vernon, New York in?
Mount Vernon is located in Westchester County, New York.
What is the median home value in Mount Vernon, New York?
The median home value in Mount Vernon is about $484,000, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Mount Vernon, New York?
The median personal income in Mount Vernon is about $43,541 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Mount Vernon, New York?
Since 1950, 8 tornadoes have been recorded in Westchester County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Mount Vernon, New York?
Typical July highs run about 83 degrees and January lows about 22 degrees, with around 34 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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