The Town FilesMount Vernon, Washington
City in Skagit County · population 35,219 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $472,300
- Household income
- $75,777
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 75°
- Snow a year
- 6 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 36.0
Mount Vernon is a city of 35,219 people in Skagit County, Washington. The median home is worth $472,300, close to the typical Washington town ($475,000). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 83% of Washington towns, more vibrant than 80% of Washington towns, more walkable than 79% of Washington towns.
How Mount Vernon ranks
Percentile among Washington towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Washington towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Mount Vernon is worth $472,300, close to the typical Washington town ($475,000). Homes cost about 6.2 times the median household income of $75,777, which is more affordable than 26% of Washington towns. Median rent is $1,405 a month. 60.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mount Vernon | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $472,300 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $1,405 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $75,777 | $90,625 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.2× | 5.3× |
| Homeownership | 60.3% | 74.4% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Mount Vernon
| People | Mount Vernon | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.0 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.4% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 24.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.9% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.1% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 6.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 16.4% | — |
| Work from home | 13.5% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 22.9 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.3% | 93.9% |
Weather in Mount Vernon
July highs average 74.5°F and January lows 34.7°F. About 48.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 5.7 inches of snow (typical Washington town: 4.0 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 46 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Mount Vernon since 1950.
Severe weather in Skagit County since 1996
Skagit County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Flood | DR-4906: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| December 12, 2025 | Flood | EM-3629: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 28, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4775: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 12, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4682: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| March 29, 2022 | Flood | DR-4650: Severe Winter Storms, Snowstorms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Skagit County
Skagit County had 53,884 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $65,374 a year. Unemployment was 4.6% in 2023; in Mount Vernon itself the ACS puts it at 6%.
Public schools in Mount Vernon
18 public schools with 7,167 students, about 16.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon High School | 9-12 | 1,958 | 20.2 |
| La Venture Middle School | 6-8 | 680 | 18.4 |
| Mount Baker Middle School | 6-8 | 592 | 18.5 |
| Madison Elementary | K-5 | 498 | 14.6 |
| Harriet Rowley | K-5 | 490 | 14.8 |
| Jefferson Elementary | K-5 | 449 | 13.2 |
| Conway School District 317 | K-8 | 442 | 18.4 |
| Centennial Elementary School | K-5 | 435 | 15.5 |
| Little Mountain Elementary | K-5 | 362 | 12.5 |
| Washington Elementary School | K-5 | 326 | 11.2 |
| Big Lake Elementary School | K-6 | 271 | 18.1 |
| Skagit Academy | K-12 | 264 | 26.4 |
Towns near Mount Vernon
- Big Lake, WA3.5 mi · 2,980 people · home $666,400
- Burlington, WA3.5 mi · 9,152 people · home $466,400
- Sedro-Woolley, WA7.5 mi · 12,421 people · home $441,700
- Stanwood, WA12.0 mi · 7,705 people · home $593,100
- Anacortes, WA15.1 mi · 17,637 people · home $696,700
- Oak Harbor, WA16.8 mi · 24,622 people · home $461,200
- Warm Beach, WA17.5 mi · 2,990 people · home $671,100
- Arlington, WA18.7 mi · 19,868 people · home $538,800
Mount Vernon questions
Is Mount Vernon, Washington a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mount Vernon scores better for retirees than 31% of Washington towns and quieter than 17%. 18.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.0).
How much does a house cost in Mount Vernon?
The median owner-occupied home in Mount Vernon is valued at $472,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $75,777, so homes cost about 6.2 times income. Median rent is $1,405 a month.
What is the weather like in Mount Vernon?
July highs average 74.5°F and January lows 34.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.5 inches of precipitation a year and 5.7 inches of snow.
Does Mount Vernon get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Mount Vernon in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)