Livability Score

78
/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 (33) C-
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Whidbey Coffee
Coffee Shop
Whistle Stop
Coffee Shop
Skagit Valley Food Co-op
Coffee Shop
The Lunchbox Diner
Coffee Shop
Ristretto Coffee Lounge & Wine Bar
Coffee Shop
Tacos Guadalajara
Coffee Shop
Catrina Tacos & Tequila
Coffee Shop
Rachawadee Thai Cafe
Coffee Shop
Indulge Bakery
Coffee Shop
Del Rancho
Coffee Shop
Tocos Guadalajara
Coffee Shop
Hollywood Coffee
Coffee Shop
Cruisin Coffee
Coffee Shop
Morgan's Espresso
Coffee Shop
La Del Mundo
Coffee Shop
Gravity Coffee
Coffee Shop
Foxy Lady Latte
Coffee Shop
Yummy Fruits & Snacks
Coffee Shop
Stop n Go
Coffee Shop
Kelly's BBQ
Coffee Shop
BigFoot Java
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Big Scoop Sundae Palace
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) F
Lincoln Theatre
Theatre Arts
Skagit Symphony
Theatre Arts
Tarro Theatre
Theatre Arts
Skagit County Fairgrounds
Attraction
Children's Museum of Skagit County
Museum
AMC Loews Cascade Mall 14
Cinema
Kiwanis for Kids Waterpark
Water Park
Food and Drink (43) D-
Jet City Pizza
Fast Food
Umi Teriyaki
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Wendy's
Fast Food
Skagit River Brewery and Restaurant
Bar
Gentleman Gene's Pub & Eatery
Bar
Temperate Habits Brewing
Bar
The Revival Lounge
Bar
Draft Pic's Sports Bar & Grill
Bar
Pacioni's Italian Restaurant
Deli
Forté Chocolates
Sweets
The Porterhouse
Bar
Chapala
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Dari Delite
Fast Food
Town Pump
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Tacos Tecalitlan
Fast Food
Forte Artisian Chocolate Production
Sweets
Katt's Westside Stories
Bar
Teriyaki Time
Fast Food
Taco Time
Fast Food
Fitness (8) C-
Club House
Community Centre
Vaux Retreat Center
Community Centre
Kalahi Academy
Gym
Tim Salerno Karate
Gym
William J Shuler Family Development Center
Community Centre
United States Soo Bahk Do Karate
Gym
Ground Zero Gymnastics
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (13) F
Haggen
Grocery Store
Whidbey Island Bagel Factory
Bakery
Skagit Valley Food Co-op
Grocery Store
Calico Cupboard
Bakery
Red Apple Market
Grocery Store
Shambala Bakery
Bakery
Shambala Bakery
Bakery
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Los Guerreros
Butcher
Safeway
Grocery Store
Puget Sound Shellfish Market
Seafood
Carniceria Los Compadres
Butcher
Andal's Custom Meats
Butcher
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
US Food Chef Store
Grocery Store
Haggens
Grocery Store
Skagit's Own Fish Market
Seafood
Parks (37) A+
Kiwanis Park
Park
Division Street Park
Park
Hillcrest Park
Park
6th Street Park
Park
Bakerview Park
Park
Bakerview Wetlands
Park
Cleveland Park
Park
Lion's Park
Park
Fire Station Park
Park
Edgewater Park
Park
Baker Court Park
Park
Skagit Valley Playfields
Park
North Lions Park
Park
Little Mountain Park
Park
Beaver Pond Park
Park
Hoag Memorial Park (Big Rock)
Park
Skagit River Park
Park
Country Aire Park
Park
Rotary Park
Park
Grafton Park
Park
Jack Doyle Memorial Park
Park
Maiben City Park
Park
Shops (123) C+
Shear Energy Salon
Beauty
Section Street Market
Convenience Store
Cascadiaeye
Optician
ESP Optical
Optician
Valley Vision & Optical
Optician
Lincoln Grocery
Convenience Store
Little Mountain Grocery
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Ken's Hair Styling
Hairdresser
Genesis Hair Salon
Beauty
Red Wing
Shoes
Astraea Bridal
Clothing
Calico Creations
Fabric
Kids Stuff
Toys
Sprouts Clothing
Clothing
elSage Designs
Clothing
Hair Body Mechanix
Hairdresser
The Chique Boutique Salon
Beauty
Perry and Carlson Shop
Interior Decoration
Re-Feather Your Nest
Interior Decoration
H.L. Peterson
Fashion
House of Style
Clothing
The Experience Salon
Hairdresser
Strauss
Fashion
Habibi
Clothing
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Mount Vernon.
Public Transit Stops (137)
Stops & Stations A+
820 S. LaVenture near Home Court Condos at Broadway
Bus Stop
301 S. LaVenture at the Bridge Assisted Living Center
Bus Stop
LaVenture - Near 22nd Court
Bus Stop
125 N. LaVenture near Cedar Park Community Church
Bus Stop
18th at Broadway
Bus Stop
18th north of Mira Vista
Bus Stop
Section just east of 18th
Bus Stop
18th at Bethany Covenant Church
Bus Stop
18th St. north of Division at North Cascade Women's Clinic
Bus Stop
409 N. LaVenture at Courtyard Garden Apts. - near Fulton St.
Bus Stop
15th Street north of Kincaid St.
Bus Stop
15th Street north of Broad
Bus Stop
15th just south of East Montgomery
Bus Stop
15th south of Broad
Bus Stop
1535 Division across from Claremont St.
Bus Stop
15th Street north of Montgomery
Bus Stop
Broad west of 15th
Bus Stop
15th just south of Division
Bus Stop
519 N. LaVenture across from Jasmine Place
Bus Stop
Skagit Valley Hospital
Bus Stop
911 E. 13th - Near Broadway
Bus Stop
15th Street near ball fields
Bus Stop
18th St. across from 18th Place
Bus Stop
Broad St. east of 11th at near Lincoln Elementary
Bus Stop
Division east of 13th
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.0% F
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cost of living C-

The cost of living in Mount Vernon is 122/100 - which is 4% higher than Washington.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime C-

Mount Vernon crime rates are 3,219 per 100k, which is 14% lower than Washington
Property Crime
2,948 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
270 crimes per 100k B-
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employment B-

The median income in Mount Vernon is $63,194 - which is 1% higher than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$63,194 C-
Unemployment Rate
3.6% C
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (43)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Haggens
Pharmacy
Pacific Rim Urology
Doctor
Coastal Foot & Ankle Clinic
Doctor
Mount Vernon Women's Clinic
Doctor
Division Street Dental
Dentist
Skagit Valley Hospital
Hospital
Vaccination Clinic
Clinic
Cascade Ear, Nose and Throat
Clinic
North Sound Kidney Physicians
Clinic
Family Chiropractic Center
Clinic
Carol Health & Healing
Dentist
Skagit Family Health Clinic
Clinic
Skagit County Sheriff
Police
Skagit Family Health Clinic
Clinic
Makers Compounding Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Mount Vernon Fire Station #1
Fire Station
Valley Rehab
Clinic
Mount Vernon Chiropractic
Clinic
Cascade Clinic
Clinic
Lori Johnson Chiropractic
Doctor
Carl M. Berliner, MD, PLLC
Doctor
All Smilez Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Dentist
Shifa Health
Doctor
Town & Country Chiropractic
Doctor
Northwest Eye Surgeions
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Mount Vernon home prices are $308,900 - which is 15% higher than Washington
Home Price
$308,900 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
33% A+
Home Affordability
4.9x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C

The Mount Vernon graduation rate is 76% - which is 12% lower than Washington
School Test Scores
49% F
High School Grad. Rates
76% D
Elementary Schools (16) A+
Mount Baker Middle School
Little Mountain Elementary
Immaculate Conception Regional School
Lincoln Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary
Foothills Christian School
La Venture Middle School
Madison Elementary
Mount Vernon Special Ed
Skagit Family Learning Center Mvsd
Mount Vernon Christian School
Washington Elementary School
Centennial Elementary School Mt Vernon
Harriet Rowley Elementary
Big Lake Elementary School
Lucille Umbarger Elementary
Salish Sea Deaf School
High Schools (9) F
Mount Vernon High School
Skagit County Detention Center
Emerson High School
Mount Vernon Special Ed
Mount Vernon Open Doors
Open Doors
Skagit Family Learning Center Mvsd
Northwest Career & Technical Academy
Mount Vernon Christian School
Salish Sea Deaf School
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ratings D-

Mount Vernon has an overall rating of 52% from 9 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes F
User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes A
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Mount Vernon Area Facts

  • Mount Vernon has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Mount Vernon crime rates are 14% lower than the Washington average
  • Cost of living in Mount Vernon is 4% higher than the Washington average

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Don’t live here 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jan 04, 2021) Homeless pilling in from bad policy made by the political hacks who run this state. Needles riddle our parks and sidewalks. This used to be a wonderful place. Now it is a drug ridden suburb of the greater Seattle area. The jobs don’t pay enough to buy a home. Cost of living ris ...Read More es every year along with insane amounts of taxes. Good luck. I can’t wait to get out. Been here my whole life. Read Less
Mount Vernon, WA Is An Amazing Place To Live 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) If you’re a history buff then I definitely recommend looking into a permanent stay in this amazing location! Mount Vernon, WA is filled with incredible history and wonderful landmarks and locations even the locals love visiting. An incredible place filled with so much history. ...Read More Don’t let this city’s historical foundation fool you because there’s a bunch of even cooler things in this city to see and do. Downtown Mount Vernon is best known for its annual Tulip Festival Street Fair, which is apart of the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. Such a fun place to live with a ton of people to meet and befriend!

This wonderful city is filled with over 31,000 different people for you to meet and talk with. You’ll never get bored seeing a new face everyday. Conversation is easy and everyone you pass by on the street is incredibly friendly. I’m so incredibly glad I moved here a few months ago to become apart of such an amazing city. 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

      Kiwanis Park
      Division Street Park
      Hillcrest Park
      6th Street Park
      Bakerview Park
      Bakerview Wetlands
      Cleveland Park
      Lion's Park

      Entertainment

      Lincoln Theatre
      Skagit Symphony
      Tarro Theatre
      Skagit County Fairgrounds
      Children's Museum of Skagit County
      AMC Loews Cascade Mall 14
      Kiwanis for Kids Waterpark

      Food & Drink

      Jet City Pizza
      Umi Teriyaki
      Subway
      Baskin-Robbins
      Wendy's
      Skagit River Brewery and Restaurant
      Gentleman Gene's Pub & Eatery
      Temperate Habits Brewing

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Mount Vernon? Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Mount Vernon.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      C- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Mount Vernon? The cost of living in Mount Vernon is 122/100 - which is 4% higher than Washington.
      Mount Vernon
      122

      22% more expensive than average

      Washington
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Mount Vernon? Mount Vernon crime rates are 3,219, which are 14% lower than Washington
      Total Crime
      3,219 per 100k people

      38% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 32

      38% higher 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 $63,194 which is 1% higher than Washington.
      Median household income
      $63,19414% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,0633% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      23% 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

      Skagit Valley Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Makers Compounding Pharmacy
      Haggens

      Doctors

      Riverside Chiropractic Clinic
      Carl M. Berliner, MD, PLLC
      Valley Roots Family Care
      Skagit Northwest Orthopedics
      Lori Johnson Chiropractic
      Coastal Foot & Ankle Clinic
      Mount Vernon Women's Clinic
      Pacific Rim Urology

      A+ Housing

      What are Mount Vernon home prices? Mount Vernon home prices are $308,900 - which is 15% higher than Washington
      Median home value
      $308,90067% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,05611% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      62%

      2% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Mount Vernon have good schools? The Mount Vernon graduation rate is 76% - which is 12% lower than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      76%

      8% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      49%

      1% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      33:1

      105% higher than the US average

      D- User Ratings

      Is Mount Vernon a good place to live? Mount Vernon has an overall rating of 52% from 9 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      52%

      9 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      40%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      81%

      7 total surveys

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