Growing in the right direction.

Mount Vernon’s accessibility, affordability and rich diversity are paired with a commitment to expanding green space, recreation opportunities, and meaningful community service.

Population

68,703

Size

4.4 square miles

Minutes from Manhattan

22

Median House Value

$355,600

Opportunities in Mount Vernon

A strong economy, low taxes, a “make things happen” business environment, a richly diverse arts and cultural scene, and its proximity to New York City set Mount Vernon apart.

Business

Mount Vernon offers zero to very low taxes for corporations. And its economy is one of the strongest in the state based on sales tax revenues.

Recreation

Mount Vernon offers zero to very low taxes for corporations. And its economy is one of the strongest in the state based on sales tax revenues.

Culture

In addition to a thriving arts, cuisine and music scene, Mount Vernon offers easy access to the Bronx County Historical Society, the Bronx Zoo, and the New York Botanical Garden.

Getting around

Mount Vernon is the only municipality in Westchester with two Metro-North train lines and three station stops. It also enjoys proximity to two New York City subway stations, six major highways and offers waterfront access to the Long Island Sound.

Call Westchester Home

Whether you’re looking for an historic home on the countryside, a modern luxury apartment in a thriving downtown, or something in between, you’ll find it in Westchester.

Cityscape
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450 square miles and 45 cities, towns and villages.

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Relax at beaches, hike and bike trails, and enjoy other activities across 18,000 acres of parkland.

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Get to Grand Central Station in as little as 30 minutes.

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