Mount Vernon is a city in New York state in USA with a population of 67623 residents.. The poverty rate of Mount Vernon is 13.6%, which is 3% lower than national average. The typical household in Mount Vernon earns $59291 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 44.4% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Mount Vernon, only 86% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Mount Vernon remained 6.6%, which is 40% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Mount Vernon, only 32% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 28% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Mount Vernon is 142, which is 42% higher than national average. Median home value in Mount Vernon is $367200 , which is 60% higher than national average. While median income in Mount Vernon remained $59291, which is 12% lower than national average.