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Mount Vernon, Alabama

town · Fayette County (primary) , DeKalb County, Mobile County

At a glance

1,339
Population
$111,900
Median home value (all homes)
63% below U.S. median
$101,928
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,040/mo
Median rent
23% below U.S. median
$46,307
Median household income
41% below U.S. median
25.6 min
Average commute
86.5%
Homes with broadband
3.36%
Locations with fiber available
2.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 87 — 13% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing45% below
Goods & services4% below
Utilities19% above
Taxes19% above
Insurance7% below
Commute cost15% below
For business: Alabama is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college32 mi
Nearest community college19 mi
Nearest technical college23 mi
High school graduates86.8%
College graduates23.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region C3 of Northwest Alabama
Northwest Alabama Economic Development Alliance markets the region's advantages to new and existing businesses and supports three counties in creating and promoting an environment for investment and job creation. It serves business owners, investors, site selectors, and others seeking information about Northwest Alabama.
region North Alabama Industrial Development Association
NAIDA is a regional economic development organization dedicated to supporting companies and site location consultants in identifying optimal locations within North Alabama’s dynamic and business-ready communities. The site serves as a comprehensive resource for site selection across 13 counties with a searchable database, county profiles, and industry insights.
state Alabama Association of Reg Councils
A public nonprofit organization representing municipalities and counties in Alabama through the membership of the 12 regional councils, promoting regional planning and economic development, coordinating statewide planning and economic development initiatives and hosting an annual training conference.
state Alabama Development Office
The Alabama Department of Commerce’s Made in Alabama initiative promotes investment and business growth in the state, offering resources, incentives, and project assistance while coordinating workforce development and global business efforts.
state Eco Dev Partnership of Alabama
EDPA is a private, non-profit organization that supports Alabama’s economic development efforts focusing on business attraction and expansion, innovation and entrepreneurship, talent attraction and retention, business intelligence and research, and policy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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