Housing in Mount Vernon, TX
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$249,696
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
50th%ilemost expensive$176,900show rank
Median Rent
51st%ilemost expensive rent$954show rank
Rent Burden
39th%ilehighest rent burden17.1%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$176,900
Median Rent
$954
Total Housing Units
909
Vacancy Rate
12.9%
Owner Occupied
57.6%
Renter Occupied
42.4%
Median Property Tax
$2,733
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,313
Housing Types
Single Family75.7%
Multi-Family21.2%
Mobile Home3.1%
The median home value in Mount Vernon, TX is $176,900. According to Zillow, the home value index for Mount Vernon is $249,696. The median rent is $954 per month (Census ACS). About 57.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1985. There are 909 total housing units.