Mount Vernon, Ohio · ZIP 43050

Mount Vernon — ZIP 43050

Mount Vernon (43050) scores 80/100 — Good for Ohio. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $254K.

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share18%

Property crime share82%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index80/100

Avg math proficiency66%

Avg reading proficiency73%

Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index47/100

Typical home value$254K

Median rent$1,342/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$254K

Median Rent

$1,342/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 2 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

343

Violent Crime

Property Crime

260

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Knox County, Ohio (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
East Elementary School	PK–05	238	87%	87%
Twin Oak Elementary School	PK–05	371	82%	72%
Columbia Elementary School	PK–05	244	77%	82%
Dan Emmett Elementary School	PK–05	244	62%	77%
Pleasant Street Elementary School	PK–05	329	52%	62%
Mount Vernon High School	09–12	944	50%	71%
Mount Vernon Middle School	06–08	787	50%	60%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

30,360

Median Income

$64K

Homeownership

68%

Median Age

41.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 43050 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 43050 has a school score of 80/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 43050 is approximately $254K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 43050 in Mount Vernon has an overall NeighborScore of 80/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.