Housing in Mount Vernon, KY
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$140,479
Mount Vernon vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Mount Vernon is highlighted.
Median Home Value
21st%ilemost expensive$100,500show rank
Median Rent
12th%ilemost expensive rent$660show rank
Rent Burden
63rd%ilehighest rent burden20.5%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$100,500
Median Rent
$660
Total Housing Units
1,140
Vacancy Rate
16.1%
Owner Occupied
50.0%
Renter Occupied
50.0%
Median Property Tax
$559
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$498
Housing Types
Single Family56.8%
Multi-Family23.1%
Mobile Home20.2%
The median home value in Mount Vernon, KY is $100,500. According to Zillow, the home value index for Mount Vernon is $140,479. The median rent is $660 per month (Census ACS). About 50.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1980. There are 1,140 total housing units.