Mount Vernon 58 Below average
Mount Vernon Livability #381 ranked city in Maryland#20,738 ranked city in the USARanks better than 29% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Mount Vernon

PROS
  • Employment

    This area scores extremely well in the employment category. This is primarily due to the combination of low unemployment rates, higher median home income and income per capita.

CONS
  • Amenities

    It appears that many amenities may not be conveniently situated within walking distance, potentially necessitating the use of a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    Commuters in this area may experience longer-than-average work commute times due to limited public transportation access.

  • Crime

    High crime rates per 100,000 people are reported in this area, potentially indicating that it is an unsafe place to live. These statistics consider both violent and property offenses.

  • Health & Safety

    Factors like poor air quality and the absence of essential health-related facilities like hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and pharmacies could have played a role in the low score in this category.

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      Mount Vernon transportation information

      Statistic Mount Vernon Maryland National
      Average one way commute28min32min26min
      Workers who drive to work87.8%73.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool5.3%9.3%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%8.9%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.3%0.6%
      Workers who walk6.9%2.4%2.8%
      Working from home0.0%4.4%4.6%
      Source: The Mount Vernon, MD data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).