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Mount Vernon, New York by the numbers
The violent-crime rate in Mount Vernon was 4.9 per 1,000 residents in 2025, 34% higher than the statewide rate (3.7). Median household income is $78,779 and the median home value is $484,000. About 72,427 people live in Mount Vernon.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Mount Vernon?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Mount Vernon at 4.9 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (354 in all). It stands at 34% higher than the New York rate (3.7); the U.S. figure is 3.3. 1 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 985 (13.8 per 1,000 residents). Compared with 2022, when 331 were reported, the count is up 7%.
| Offense (2025) | Mount Vernon count | Per 1,000 | New York per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 354 | 4.9 | 3.7 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 17 | 0.24 | 0.27 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 87 | 1.2 | 0.91 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 249 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 985 | 13.8 | 15.7 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 79 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 759 | 10.6 | 13.3 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 147 | 2.1 | 1.3 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Mount Vernon changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | 331 | 1,119 | 4 |
| 2023 | 367 | 1,152 | 3 |
| 2024 | 383 | 1,027 | 2 |
| 2025 | 354 | 985 | 1 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Mount Vernon Police Department's own reports.
How does Mount Vernon compare with New York?
Mount Vernon's median household earns $78,779 a year, close to the state figure ($85,974). The median owner-occupied home is worth $484,000 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,629 a month. About 72,427 people live on 4 square miles of land, roughly 16,491 per square mile. The city lies in Westchester County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Mount Vernon | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 72,427 | 19,852,366 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $78,779 | $85,974 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $484,000 | $423,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,629 | $1,621 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 9.3% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 14.7% | 14.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 35.9% | 40.2% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 42.9% | 54.3% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 40.7 | 39.8 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Mount Vernon?
Westchester County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Relatively High) and hurricanes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Mount Vernon?
No highway work zones were listed in Mount Vernon city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Mount Vernon?
Inside the city limits there are 18 public schools (2024-25) and 2 private schools (2023-24). 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: Park Service units in the area: African Burial Ground National Monument, General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial, Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site and Stonewall National Monument. 16 state parks or recreation areas: Blauvelt State Park, Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park, FDR Four Freedoms State Park, Gantry Plaza State Park and Hook Mountain State Park and 11 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Mount Vernon
Gun shops
No gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Mount Vernon city limits. There are 2 licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown).
Liquor stores
9 liquor stores are on the map inside the Mount Vernon city limits: Butchy's Wine & Spirits INC (Mount Vernon), Colonial Wines & Liquors (Mt Vernon), Gramatan Liquor INC (Mount Vernon), Lincoln Wine & Liquor LLC (Mount Vernon), Liquor Rush (Mount Vernon), Mike's Liquor & Wine Inc (Mount Vernon), Nadia Wine & Spirits (Mount Vernon), Rico Wines & Liquors Corp (Mount Vernon) and 1 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Mount Vernon city limits: Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic-Mt. Vernon (Mount Vernon).
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Mount Vernon?
In 2025, Mount Vernon had 4.9 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (354 reported), 34% higher than the New York rate (3.7). The property-crime rate was 13.8 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Mount Vernon?
$78,779 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $85,974 for New York.
How much do homes cost in Mount Vernon?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $484,000 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $423,800 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Mount Vernon?
Westchester County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Relatively High) and hurricanes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
New Rochelle, NY (3 mi) · Yonkers, NY (3 mi) · White Plains, NY (9 mi) · West New York, NJ (13 mi) · Union City, NJ (15 mi) · Hoboken, NJ (16 mi)
More: New York statewide numbers · county page: Westchester County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Mount Vernon city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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