Living in South Mount Vernon, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Mount Vernon · Census data 2020–2024
South Mount Vernon has 589 residents with a median age of 27.3. The median household income is $59,018 (17% lower than the Ohio median), the median rent is $1,109/month.
South Mount Vernon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
South Mount Vernon at a glance
- Population
- 589
- Median age
- 27.3State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $59,018State: $71,389
- Median rent
- $1,109/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 31%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is South Mount Vernon a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 13.9%; a poverty rate of 33.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Mount Vernon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Mount Vernon the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,109 per month, which is 19.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
South Mount Vernon median household income
The median household income in South Mount Vernon is $59,018 and the income per person is $21,483. 33.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in South Mount Vernon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 365
- Owner-occupied
- 31%
- Renter-occupied
- 69%
- Vacant
- 32.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.38
32.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that South Mount Vernon has many vacation and second homes.
South Mount Vernon demographics
- Population
- 589
- Median age
- 27.3
- Under 18
- 23.8%
- 65 and older
- 7.1%
- Households
- 248
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Mount Vernon ›
Education in South Mount Vernon
14% of adults 25 and older in South Mount Vernon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 9.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Mount Vernon
- Unemployment rate
- 13.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.5%
South Mount Vernon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Mount Vernon | 589 | $59,018 | — | $1,109 |
| Mount Vernon | 17,052 | $53,845 | $174,000 | $948 |
| Gambier | 2,126 | $93,365 | $309,400 | $725 |
| Fredericktown | 2,652 | $65,510 | $171,200 | $831 |
| Apple Valley | 5,548 | $100,593 | $287,700 | — |
| Sparta | 139 | $71,167 | $125,000 | $983 |
| Utica | 2,248 | $84,464 | $150,500 | $818 |
| Martinsburg | 303 | $55,313 | $95,700 | $896 |
| Chesterville | 184 | $56,375 | $167,900 | $1,083 |
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What is the median household income in South Mount Vernon, OH?
The median household income in South Mount Vernon is $59,018, 17% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in South Mount Vernon?
The median gross rent in South Mount Vernon is $1,109 per month, about 19.4% of household income.
Is South Mount Vernon, OH a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 13.9%; a poverty rate of 33.1%.
What is the median age in South Mount Vernon?
The median age in South Mount Vernon is 27.3 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in South Mount Vernon?
The average commute to work in South Mount Vernon is 36 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Mount Vernon?
The unemployment rate in South Mount Vernon is 13.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Mount Vernon?
14% of adults in South Mount Vernon have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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