Shotgun houses near Mount Vernon, Alabama LCCN2010640221 · Carol M. Highsmith / Public domainFRONT ELEVATION (EAST) AND NORTH SIDE - Cooper-Beasley House, County Road 96 (Old Saint Stephens Road), Mount Vernon, HABS ALA,49-MOUV,2-1 · Related names: Cooper, John Albert / Public domainFRONT VIEW - L. B. Curry House, County Road 96 (Old Saint Stephens Road), Mount Vernon, Mobile County, AL HABS ALA,49-MOUV,3-1 · Wikimedia Commons / Public domainFRONT (SOUTH) AND EAST SIDE - Indian Schoolhouse, County Road 96 (Old Saint Stephens Road), Mount Vernon, Mobile County, HABS ALA,49-MOUV,4-1 · Wikimedia Commons / Public domain
Mount Vernon is a small town of 1,463 in Alabama, with a median household income of $41,164
and a 0.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Mount Vernon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Mount Vernon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Mount Vernon city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.4
Mount Vernon's overall cost of living index is 89.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Mount Vernon costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Mount Vernon, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$110,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$910
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$41,164
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Mount Vernon's violent crime rate is 437.6 per 100,000 residents
— 15% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
437.6 /100k
Property Crime
2261.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Mount Vernon is served primarily by Mobile County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Mount Vernon, AL
National Avg
School District
Mobile County
—
Elementary Schools
53
—
Middle Schools
17
—
High Schools
17
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Mount Vernon sees average highs of 61.0°F in January
and 90.0°F in July,
with 66.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Mount Vernon's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Mount Vernon roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $110,200 and median rent is $910/month.
Mount Vernon's violent crime rate is 437.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2261.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Mount Vernon are operated by Mobile County.
The district has 53 elementary, 17 middle, and 17 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1. 14.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Mount Vernon, AL has a population of 1,463, a median household income of $41,164, and an unemployment rate of 0.8%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Mount Vernon averages 61.0°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 66.4 inches
with about 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Mount Vernon, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36560.
The population of Mount Vernon, Alabama is 1,463 with a median age of 39.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Mount Vernon: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $110,200, median household income $41,164, crime index 112 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mount Vernon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
