Mount Vernon Homes for Rent

Mt Vernon, a neighborhood in Georgetown, is located 2 miles south of downtown and Georgetown College, and 6 miles southwest of the Toyota Assembly Plant. This car-dependent area features brick ranch-style single-family homes and duplexes, with an average home size of 1,250 square feet. The neighborhood is known for its low turnover, with many residents staying for generations. Mt Vernon offers a variety of dining options, including local favorites like La Antigua and Tres Amigos of Georgetown, as well as chains like Taco Bell and Sonic. Shopping is convenient with stores such as Goodwill, Walgreen’s, and Bargain Hunt, and groceries available at nearby Kroger and ALDI. The neighborhood is home to Georgetown Community Hospital and has Bluegrass RIDE bus stops for citywide transit. Recreational opportunities abound with Robert Lonnie Suffoletta Park, which hosts Scott County Youth Baseball, and nearby Marshall Park, featuring youth softball fields, a football field, and the Suffoletta Family Aquatic Center. Residents can also enjoy the scenic Elkhorn Creek for kayaking and fishing, and visit Yuko-En on the Elkhorn, a Japanese-style garden. The annual Festival of the Horse in downtown Georgetown is a major local event, celebrating horse culture with parades, food, music, and more. Mt Vernon has a crime rate on par with the national average, providing a balanced safety environment for its residents.