The story of this market
The typical home in Mount Vernon, Washington sells for about $619,500, or $320 per square foot.
Prices are up +5.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 17 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,000 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
-0.2%
WA · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Mount Vernon, Washington
The Mount Vernon housing market remains competitive with a median sale price of $619,500, reflecting a 5.4% year-over-year increase. While inventory levels have risen, the market continues to see steady demand, evidenced by a median of 17 days on market. The city's role as a regional hub and its ongoing downtown revitalization efforts continue to support property interest.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Mount Vernon yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 1 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 1.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 11 days on market with 9.8 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
48% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 94% of asking — demand is cooling.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · poverty 16.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A prominent local park offering panoramic views of the Skagit Valley and San Juan Islands, featuring hiking and biking trails that serve as a major outdoor recreation hub for residents.
A scenic pedestrian path along the Skagit River in downtown Mount Vernon, providing a central gathering space that connects the community to the waterfront and local businesses.
A historic 1926 theatre located in downtown Mount Vernon that serves as a cultural anchor, hosting films, concerts, and community events that drive foot traffic to the city center.
The city is positioned along the I-5 corridor, serving as a primary transit link between Seattle and Vancouver, BC, with local bus services provided by Skagit Transit.
The local economy is anchored by its role as the Skagit County seat, with significant employment in government, healthcare, and regional services.
Ongoing downtown revitalization efforts remain the primary focus for urban development, aimed at enhancing the city's historic core.
The city is served by the Mount Vernon School District and various local utility districts providing water, sewer, and fire protection services.
Data sourced from Census Reporter and World Population Review.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.