Livability Score

70
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
J Cafe
Coffee Shop
Café Restaurant
Coffee Shop
Teahaus
Coffee Shop
Slave To the Grind
Coffee Shop
Rockbody Fitness Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
New Star Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
East Ave Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
e-shot cafe
Coffee Shop
Carlos and Gabby's
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Pelham Picture House
Cinema
Pelham Arts Center
Art Gallery
Cross County Multiplex Cinemas
Cinema
Charles DeCarlo Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Monica A and Charles A Heinbold, Junior Visual Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Objects & Images Fine Art
Art Gallery
Bowlerland
Bowling Alley
Bow Tie Cinemas - Bronxville
Cinema
Sommer Center for Worship and the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Joyce Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Thomas Paine Cottage and Museum
Museum
Tillotson Steps
Attraction
Regal New Roc Stadium
Cinema
Tibbetts Brook Park
Water Park
Tibbetts Brook Park
Theme Park
Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum
Museum
AMC Bay Plaza Cinema 13
Cinema
Museum of Bronx History
Museum
Parking
Attraction
Kenise Barnes Fine Art
Art Gallery
Alfred Gross Theatre
Theatre Arts
Van Cortlandt Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (9) C+
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
United Corner Deli
Deli
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
The Village Vibe
Deli
Double Rainbow
Sweets
Blue Dog Wines & Spirits
Alcohol
Wolf's Lane Delicatessen
Deli
Village Wine and Liquor
Alcohol
The Public House Sports Bar
Bar
Community Deli
Deli
Golden Krust
Fast Food
Wine & Liquor
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Midtown Deli Grocery
Deli
Panda Express
Fast Food
Häagen-Dazs
Sweets
Sarku Japan
Fast Food
Boston Market
Fast Food
Knuckleheads Tavern
Bar
Wingstop
Fast Food
Foodz 2 Go
Deli
Fitness (3) F
Henry Enoch Kagan Community House
Community Centre
Thrive Studio
Gym
ABsolution Pilates Studio
Gym
The Viking Academy
Gym
Mount Vernon Barbell
Gym
Blink Fitness
Gym
Level Fitness
Gym
CrossFit Anti Average
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Tuckahoe Community Center
Community Centre
Blink Fitness
Gym
Park Hill Racquet Club
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Animals Mixed Martial Arts Yonkers
Gym
L Train
Gym
Groceries (4) B
Foodtown
Grocery Store
Padamin Brazilian Bakery
Bakery
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Provisions
Bakery
DeCicco & Sons Pelham
Grocery Store
Pelham Bakery
Bakery
Flowerbake
Bakery
Fine Fare
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Dyre Fish Market
Seafood
Advil Newsstand and Candy
Grocery Store
Dyre Deli Grocery
Grocery Store
Food Town
Grocery Store
Fine Fair Supermarkets
Grocery Store
Acme
Grocery Store
Ideal Food Basket
Grocery Store
E & L Bakery Care
Bakery
Key Foods
Grocery Store
The Butcher's Fancy
Grocery Store
Prime Cut Irish Butcher Store
Butcher
Super Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
C-Town
Grocery Store
Palm Tree Marketplace
Grocery Store
Kingston Tropical Bakery
Bakery
Champion Bakery
Bakery
Parks (27) A+
Hartley Park
Park
Roosevelt Square
Park
Willsons Woods Park
Park
Wilson's Woods Park
Park
Memorial Field
Park
Pennington playground
Playground
Fleetwood Park
Park
Wolfs Lane Park
Park
Brush Park
Park
Wolfs Lane Park
Park
Brush Park
Park
Pelham 9/11 Memorial Park
Park
Wolfs Lane Park
Park
Wolfs Lane Park
Park
Hunt's Woods
Park
Hunt Woods Park
Park
Hutchinson Field
Park
Bregano Park
Park
Highbrook Highline
Park
Saint Paul's Church
Park
Scout Field
Park
Parkway Field
Park
Wakefield Playground
Park
Feeney Park
Park
Andrews Court
Park
Shops (2) D-
Best Buy
Electronics
Sunoco
Convenience Store
Minucha Boutique
Clothing
Salon 137
Beauty
Pat's Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Danny's Cycles
Bicycle
Richard's Passport
Gift Shop
Pelham Manor Florist
Florist
Westchester's Finest Barber Shop
Hairdresser
A.H. Magic Salon
Hairdresser
Nicholas Day Spa & Salon
Hairdresser
Artistic Manner Flower Shop & Greenhouse
Florist
Target
Department Store
RM Salon & Stylist
Beauty
LaGravinese Jewelers
Fashion
AT&T
Electronics
Wise Hardware
Home Improvement
Successful Vision
Optician
Alma Salon
Hairdresser
Glam Sense Divas
Clothing
Pick-a-Polish
Beauty
Top 2 Nail
Beauty
New York Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Gentle Touch Lasers
Hairdresser
M & S Men's Hair Styling
Hairdresser
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 31.7% take public transportation in Mount Vernon.
Public Transit Stops (22)
Stops & Stations A+
Mount Vernon East
Transit Station
Mount Vernon East Station
Bus Stop
East Prospect Avenue & Park Avenue
Bus Stop
East Prospect Avenue & North 3rd Avenue
Bus Stop
North 5th Avenue & Roosevelt Square
Bus Stop
North Columbus Avenue & Parkway South
Bus Stop
North Columbus Avenue & Sherman Avenue
Bus Stop
South Fulton Avenue & Sanford Boulevard
Bus Stop
Mundy Lane & Nereid Avenue
Bus Stop
Nereid Avenue & Mundy Lane
Bus Stop
Mount Vernon West
Transit Station
Pelham
Transit Station
Fleetwood
Transit Station
Nereid Avenue & Monticello Avenue
Bus Stop
Nereid Avenue & Murdock Avenue
Bus Stop
Sandford Boulevard & South 11th Street
Bus Stop
Nereid Avenue & Murdock Avenue
Bus Stop
East 241st Street & Hoxie Street
Bus Stop
White Plains Road & Saint Ouens Street
Bus Stop
East 241st Street & Furman Avenue
Bus Stop
White Plains Road & East 241st Street
Bus Stop
Wakefield–241st Street
Transit Station
Nereid Avenue & Baychester Avenue
Bus Stop
Nereid Ave & Edison Ave
Bus Stop
Baychester Avenue & Pitman Avenue
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
31.7% A+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Mount Vernon is 137/100 - which is 18% higher than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime D+

Mount Vernon crime rates are 2,023 per 100k, which is 6% lower than New York
Property Crime
1,561 crimes per 100k B-
Violent Crime
462 crimes per 100k D-
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employment B

The median income in Mount Vernon is $59,291 - which is 2% lower than New York.
Med. Household Income
$59,291 D+
Unemployment Rate
4.3% D
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health A

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (10)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Passport Health Mount Vernon Travel Clinic
Clinic
Mount Vernon Police Station
Police
Mount Vernon Engine Company Number 6
Fire Station
Westchester Women's Medical Healthcare
Hospital
Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital
Hospital
Montefiore School of Nursing
Hospital
Mount Vernon Engine Company Number 3
Fire Station
Mount Vernon Engine Company Number 5
Fire Station
Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health Network
Clinic
Michael A. Prisco, DDS Orthodontics
Dentist
Pelham Family Dental Arts
Dentist
Anne C. Kossowan DDS
Dentist
Dr. Howard Baskin Cosmetic and Family Dentistry
Dentist
Klein Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Pelham Police Dept
Police
Mount Sinai Doctors
Clinic
City Line Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Duane Reade
Pharmacy
Yonkers Fire Station 13
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Bronxville Dental
Dentist
New York Engine Company 63
Fire Station
Fortyseventh Precinct Police Station
Police
NewYork-Presbyterian - Lawrence Hospital
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing C-

Mount Vernon home prices are $367,200 - which is 28% higher than New York
Home Price
$367,200 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
3% B-
Home Affordability
6.2x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C+

The Mount Vernon graduation rate is 81% - which is 2% lower than New York
School Test Scores
41% F
High School Grad. Rates
81% D+
Elementary Schools (15) A+
John Cardinal Oconnor School
Lincoln School
Amani Public Charter School
Holmes School
Our Lady Of Victory School
Edward Williams School
Graham School
Traphagen School
Columbus School At The Franko Building
Grimes School
Hamilton School
Cecil H Parker School
Pennington School
Hutchinson School
Rosmarie Ann Siragusa School
Pelham Middle School
Rebecca Turner Elemtnary School
Westchester Muslim Center School
Benjamin Turner Middle School
Mount St Michael Academy
Colonial School
St Francis Of Assisi School
School 30
Siwanoy School
Ps 87
High Schools (8) A+
Nellie Thornton School Of Performing Arts
Nelson R Mandela/Dr Hosea Zollicoffer High School
Ab Davis Steam High School
Mount Vernon Steam Academy
Pelham Memorial High School
Westchester Muslim Center School
Benjamin Turner Middle School
Mount Vernon High School
Mount St Michael Academy
Bronxville High School
Bronxville Middle School
Yonkers Montessori Academy
St Barnabas High School
Ps 723
New World High School
New Rochelle High School
Bronxwood Preparatory Academy (The)
Academy For Scholarship And Entrepreneurship
Cardinal Spellman High School
Tuckahoe High School
The Hallen School
Lincoln High School
Ps 176
New Covenant Christian School
Bronx Health Sciences High School
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ratings D+

Mount Vernon has an overall rating of 58% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes F
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Mount Vernon Area Facts

  • Mount Vernon has a Livability Score of 70/100, which is considered good
  • Mount Vernon crime rates are 6% lower than the New York average
  • Cost of living in Mount Vernon is 18% higher than the New York average

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Mount Vernon, NY - Quiet and Clean 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 05, 2010) Mount Vernon is a cool place to visit. I went to Mount Vernon the summer of 09 and loved every aspect of the New York City. They have the great St. Paul's Church National Historic Site Museum, which is a great place to take the kids.

During my visit to Mount Vernon, I was lucky ...Read More to be able to see the Breeze Concert series, which showcased urban and jazz music at its best. They also had a Samba band, a Brazilian band, and a orchestra perform. They even had one of the groups from Nickelodean's Nick Jr preform for the kids, it was a great time for everyone involved.

At the concert series they offer samplings of Hispanic, African and Asian cuisines, but my husband enjoyed the Jamaican jerky stand. The food is absolutely wonderful. The restaurants in the area don't really offer a specific type of style, but a lot of places serve classic American foods and meals.

They don't have a lot of attractions in Mount Vernon, so I don't think I would visit again, but if I was in the area I would make sure to stop by. It is a quiet and clean little city with a nice feel about it. Read Less
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      C+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Mount Vernon? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Hartley Park
      Roosevelt Square
      Willsons Woods Park
      Wilson's Woods Park
      Memorial Field
      Pennington playground
      Fleetwood Park
      Wolfs Lane Park

      Entertainment

      Pelham Picture House
      Pelham Arts Center
      Cross County Multiplex Cinemas
      Charles DeCarlo Performing Arts Center
      Monica A and Charles A Heinbold, Junior Visual Arts Center
      Objects & Images Fine Art
      Bowlerland
      Bow Tie Cinemas - Bronxville

      Food & Drink

      Little Caesars
      Popeyes
      United Corner Deli
      Dunkin' Donuts
      McDonald's
      KFC
      Burger King
      The Village Vibe

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Mount Vernon? Of all people who commute, 31.7% take public transportation in Mount Vernon.
      Drive to Work
      50%

      27% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      32%

      27% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Mount Vernon? The cost of living in Mount Vernon is 137/100 - which is 18% higher than New York.
      Mount Vernon
      137

      37% more expensive than average

      New York
      117

      17% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Mount Vernon? Mount Vernon crime rates are 2,023, which are 6% lower than New York
      Total Crime
      2,023 per 100k people

      13% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 50

      13% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      8%

      Year over year crime is up

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Mount Vernon? The median income in Mount Vernon is $59,291 which is 2% lower than New York.
      Median household income
      $59,2917% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $34,60416% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      9% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Mount Vernon a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Westchester Women's Medical Healthcare
      Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital
      Montefiore School of Nursing

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      C- Housing

      What are Mount Vernon home prices? Mount Vernon home prices are $367,200 - which is 28% higher than New York
      Median home value
      $367,20099% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,32740% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      38%

      40% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Mount Vernon have good schools? The Mount Vernon graduation rate is 81% - which is 2% lower than New York
      High school grad. rates
      81%

      3% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      41%

      15% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      D+ User Ratings

      Is Mount Vernon a good place to live? Mount Vernon has an overall rating of 58% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      58%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      30%

      2 total surveys

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