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Mount Vernon, Washington · ZIP 98273

Mount Vernon — ZIP 98273

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Mount Vernon (98273) scores 69/100 — Fair for Mount Vernon. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $575K.

69OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share8%
Property crime share92%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index56/100
Avg math proficiency29%
Avg reading proficiency35%
Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index46/100
Typical home value$575K
Median rent$1,819/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

$575K

Median Rent

$1,819/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,984

Violent Crime

147

Property Crime

1,837

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Skagit County, Washington (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
Jefferson ElementaryKG–05445
38%
44%
Harriet RowleyKG–05440
35%
37%
Centennial Elementary SchoolKG–05430
32%
32%
Madison ElementaryKG–05498
28%
33%
Washington Elementary SchoolKG–05318
27%
27%
La Venture Middle School06–08663
26%
30%
Mount Vernon High School09–121,849
17%
43%
Skagit County Detention Center08–124Not reportedNot reported

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

30,078

Median Income

$77K

Homeownership

61%

Median Age

37 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 98273 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 98273 has a school score of 56/100. 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 98273 is approximately $575K. 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 98273 in Mount Vernon has an overall NeighborScore of 69/100. 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.