Mount Vernon city, New York
Mount Vernon city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Mount Vernon city is a geographic entity located in Westchester County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 72,304. The land area covers 4.39 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 72,304 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 40.7 yrs | ±1.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 28,078 | ±977 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 30,080 | ±928 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 28,078 | ±977 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,002 | ±312 |
| Median Home Value | $484,000 | ±$32,538 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,629 | ±$56 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $78,779 | ±$4,023 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,311 | ±$1,972 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.7% | ±2.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 10,574 | ±1,890 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.3% | ±1.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 35,386 | ±1,186 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 83.6% | ±1.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 71,999 (2024)
ID: 186665
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: PLANNING ADMINISTRATOR
1 ROOSEVELT SQ, STE 2, MOUNT VERNON NY 10550-2012
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GUS Population: 1,006,447 (2024)
ID: 194486
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PLANNER
148 MARTINE AVE, WHITE PLAINS NY 10601-3311
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | ASTORIA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | NEW YORK, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | NANUET, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | NEW YORK, NY | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | BROOKLYN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BRONX, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | BRONX, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | HEMPSTEAD, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | UNIONDALE, NY | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | LONG ISLAND CITY, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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MONTEFIORE MOUNT VERNON HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 12 NORTH 7TH AVENUE, MOUNT VERNON, NY, 10550 |
(914) 664-8000
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Metropolitan Learning Institute
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College Vocational | 12.8 mi away | 97-77 Queens Blvd, 9th Floor, Rego Park, NY, 11374 |
7188970482
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POMONOK
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Library | 12.5 mi away | 158-21 JEWEL AVENUE, FLUSHING, NY, 11365 |
(718) 591-4343
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St Paul's School of Nursing-Queens
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College | 12.8 mi away | 97-77 Queens Blvd, Rego Park, NY, 11374 |
7183570500
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WINDSOR PARK
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Library | 12.9 mi away | 79-50 BELL BOULEVARD, BAYSIDE, NY, 11364 |
(718) 468-8300
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Rabbinical Seminary of America
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College | 13.1 mi away | 76-01 147th St, Flushing, NY, 11367 |
7182684700
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KEW GARDENS HILLS
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Library | 13.0 mi away | 72-33 VLEIGH PLACE, FLUSHING, NY, 11367 |
(718) 261-6654
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St. John's University-New York
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College | 13.3 mi away | 8000 Utopia Pky, Queens, NY, 11439 |
7189902000
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HILLCREST
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Library | 13.0 mi away | 187-05 UNION TURNPIKE, FLUSHING, NY, 11366 |
(718) 454-2786
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Austin Medical Assistant Training
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College | 13.4 mi away | 109-15 72nd Road, Unit 1A, Forest Hills, NY, 11375-0000 |
71848740101
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at BRONX, NY US, located 5.4 miles from Mount Vernon city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.7° | 27.3° | 33.5° | 3.74" | — |
| February | 42.6° | 28.7° | 35.6° | 3.19" | — |
| March | 50.3° | 34.6° | 42.4° | 4.37" | — |
| April | 61.4° | 44.4° | 52.9° | 3.95" | — |
| May | 72.3° | 54.6° | 63.4° | 4.06" | — |
| June | 80.9° | 64.3° | 72.6° | 4.55" | — |
| July | 86.1° | 70.6° | 78.3° | 4.37" | — |
| August | 84.1° | 69.1° | 76.6° | 4.82" | — |
| September | 77.1° | 62.1° | 69.6° | 4.55" | — |
| October | 65.8° | 50.7° | 58.2° | 4.13" | — |
| November | 54.1° | 41.3° | 47.7° | 3.45" | — |
| December | 44.8° | 33.1° | 38.9° | 4.67" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
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| Mount Vernon city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Pelham village | Village | 1.1 mi | — |
| Pelham Manor village | Village | 1.8 mi | — |
| Bronxville village | Village | 1.8 mi | — |
| New Rochelle city | City | 2.7 mi | — |
| Tuckahoe village | Village | 2.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3611949121. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.