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Mt. Vernon, IL Real Estate


According to census data in the year 2000 there were 7,845 housing units in Mt. Vernon. This represents a 1% decline from 7,922 in 1990.

Of those housing units, 7,749 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 96 were located in what is classified as a rural area.

Homeownership rate in Mt. Vernon is about 60.6%. Mt. Vernon's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 10.9%. Average household size is 2.24 people.

The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Mt. Vernon were built after 1960.

Statistics

Housing Size

Housing Units by Size
Studio Type2.10%
One Bedroom14.60%
Two Bedrooms36.30%
Three Bedrooms37.70%
Four Bedrooms8%
Five Bedrooms or more1.40%
As % of Housing Units
           

Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size2.39
Median year structure was built1956
Median Value of occupied units$57,700
Median Price asked for vacant units$48,200

Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size2
Median year structure was built1969
Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units$280

Owners Finance Status

Housing Finance
Second Mortgage & Equity Loan0%
Second Mortgage4.90%
Home Equity Loan6.60%
Simple Mortgage44.90%
Debt Free43.60%
As % of Housing Units
       
Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs17%