Mt. Vernon, NY Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 27,048 housing units in Mt. Vernon.
This represents a 3.1% growth from 26,232 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 27,048 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Mt. Vernon is about 36.5%.
Mt. Vernon's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 4.9%.
Average household size is 2.63 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Mt. Vernon were built after 1944.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 5.20% |
| One Bedroom | 33.40% |
| Two Bedrooms | 27.40% |
| Three Bedrooms | 19.80% |
| Four Bedrooms | 7.80% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 6.40% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 3.1 |
| Median year structure was built | 1939 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $240,900 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $217,900 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.36 |
| Median year structure was built | 1948 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $685 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.30% |
| Second Mortgage | 6.10% |
| Home Equity Loan | 7.60% |
| Simple Mortgage | 59.50% |
| Debt Free | 26.50% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 26.3% |
