Census ACS · #329 MSA
Mount Vernon Metro Area
The Mount Vernon-Anacortes, Wa Metropolitan Statistical Area has 130,407 residents. The median household income is $85,474 and the median home value is $486,200.
130,407
Population
75
People / sq mi
$85,474
Median Income
$486,200
Median Home Value
The Mount Vernon CBSA covers 1,730 sq mi of land at 75.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.7% |
Economy & Income
$85,474
Median Household Income
$43,158
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Mount Vernon metro's price level is 102.4 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 2.4% higher the US average. The local median income of $85,474 has the buying power of $83,436 in average-priced US metros.
102.4
Price Level (US = 100)
$83,436
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$85,474
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$486,200
Median Home Value
$1,439
Median Rent
70.6%
Homeownership
Education
90.8%
High School+
29.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.6%
Drive Alone
10.8%
Work From Home
25.9 min
Avg Commute
34.1%
Foreign Born
Mount Vernon spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Mount Vernon-Anacortes, Wa Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 130,407 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #329 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Mount Vernon metro area is $85,474, with a per capita income of $43,158.
The Mount Vernon-Anacortes, Wa CBSA spans the state of Washington.
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Data for the Mount Vernon-Anacortes, Wa CBSA (34580) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
In Mount Vernon, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $486,200. Mount Vernon is a metro area in WA with a population of 130,407.
Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $85,474, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 7.2%, is on the lower side for US metro areas and below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $486,200, with typical rent around $1,439.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US metro areas: 29.1% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Mount Vernon — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.