Housing in Mount Vernon, MO
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$222,318
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
49th%ilemost expensive$175,000show rank
Median Rent
15th%ilemost expensive rent$691show rank
Rent Burden
38th%ilehighest rent burden16.9%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$175,000
Median Rent
$691
Total Housing Units
1,961
Vacancy Rate
12.2%
Owner Occupied
56.9%
Renter Occupied
43.1%
Median Property Tax
$869
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$847
Housing Types
Single Family84.5%
Multi-Family12.6%
Mobile Home2.9%
The median home value in Mount Vernon, MO is $175,000. According to Zillow, the home value index for Mount Vernon is $222,318. The median rent is $691 per month (Census ACS). About 56.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1978. There are 1,961 total housing units.