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Mount Vernon, New York

city · Westchester County (primary) , Erie County, Sullivan County

At a glance

72,427
Population
$484,000
Median home value (all homes)
60% above U.S. median
$581,799
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,629/mo
Median rent
21% above U.S. median
$78,779
Median household income
0% above U.S. median
35 min
Average commute
83.6%
Homes with broadband
90.26%
Locations with fiber available
9.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 132 — 32% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing77% above
Goods & services8% above
Utilities15% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost33% above
For business: New York is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college0 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates85.8%
College graduates35.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation
The Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation is the leading economic development organization in New York’s Hudson Valley region, serving eight counties and acting as a resource for businesses locating to or expanding within the region.
state Lysander  Economic Development
The Town of Lysander Economic Development page describes Lysander as home to companies and organizations of all sizes and highlights resources for easy access to transportation, land for expansion, water supply, and a skilled workforce.
state Queensbury Economic Development
The Town of Queensbury's Economic Development Department aims to maintain a diversified and sustainable local economy by supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones, and offers assistance to individuals and companies wishing to do business in Queensbury.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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