Designed around the original Washington Monument, Mount Vernon takes up a large swath of North Baltimore. “In the 19th century, Mount Vernon was considered the peak of Baltimore success,” says Francis O’Neill, reference librarian at the Maryland Center for History and Culture and Baltimore resident of over 40 years. “Most of the houses north of the Washington Monument were built in the 1860s, 1870s and 1890s.” While the wealthy upper crust of Baltimorean society no longer rubs shoulders in the row houses lining Washington Place, the area has taken on an identity as a destination for the artistically inclined in recent years. Home to the Peabody Institute and the Walters Art Museum, The Owl Bar and The Brewer’s Art, students and young professionals flock to Mount Vernon for live music and nights out on Charm City, once again filling the historic buildings with life.
The Washington Monument is the heart of the Mount Vernon neighborhood in Baltimore, MD.
Mount Vernon has a variety of row homes to choose from.
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Groceries and dining out in Mount Vernon
Options for grocery shopping directly in Mount Vernon are limited to the St. Paul Mini Mart on St. Paul Street, but fresh produce can be found 1 mile down Cathedral Street at Po Tung Oriental Grocery. Residents pick up necessities at the Walgreens on Ploy Street, while students at the nearby Maryland Institute College of Art will likely be frequenting Blick Art Materials one block away. “Restaurants are a tough business around here in particular,” O’Neill says. “They come and go quite frequently. There aren’t a lot of long-standing eateries.” All the same, a few staples remain. The Bun Shop serves Vietnamese coffee and pastries long into the night, making it a popular destination for conservatory students tirelessly working on compositions. The Owl Bar has taken up residence in the Belvedere Hotel, recreating an elegant Prohibition-era speakeasy in the heart of Charm City, and The Brewer’s Art serves gourmet meals and locally crafted beers in the basement of an early 20th-century townhouse.
Mount Vernon artist can shop for supplies at Blick Art Materials.
The Owl bar is a cozy is perfect place for Mount Vernon residents to relax with friends.
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The musical epicenter of Baltimore
Proximity to the Peabody Conservatory means that Mount Vernon residents never have to venture far for live music. The Bun Shop hosts frequent performances by students and nationally renowned musicians in an intimate setting. An die Musik LIVE is another cozy venue for locally and nationally recognized groups, with live streams available for those who would prefer to enjoy concerts from their living room. Performances can also be enjoyed occasionally at the Walters Art Museum, along with exhibitions of art spanning the entirety of human existence, from ancient to modern eras.
Peabody Institute is a private music & dance conservatory and prep school in Baltimore, MD.
Walters Art Museum is a public art museum located in Mount Vernon, Baltimore, MD.
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Historic Maryland row houses
Many of Mount Vernon’s residential areas are remnants of Old Baltimore. “Everything north of the Washington Monument was built between 1860 and 1880,” O’Neill says. “They’re likely a bit older heading south. They were built as mansions, and over time they were converted to apartment buildings and condos.” Units in these converted mansions can range from $200,000 for a one-bedroom to $370,000 for a slightly larger two-bedroom unit. “Some of the houses are slowly starting to be converted into duplexes and private residences again,” O’Neill continues. “They’re historic buildings, but not all are protected, so additions are often made.” Like much of Baltimore, prices can vary wildly. A three-bedroom row house on Howard Street can be had for around $350,000, while closer to the center of Mount Vernon a three-bedroom townhouse can go for over $650,000.
There are many historical homes located in the Mount Vernon neighborhood.
Italianate row houses are the most common types of styles found in Mount Vernon.
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Education in Mount Vernon
Students in Mount Vernon are zoned for The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary School, which scores a C-minus on Niche. They then apply to their choice of schools for middle and high schools. Mount Royal Middle School, located in the neighborhood, scores a B-minus and offers project-based learning programs for applicants. The Renaissance Academy, rated C-minus, serves area high school students and offers advanced placement computer science courses and graphic design afterschool programs.
The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary School building in Heritage Crossing.
Mount Royal Elementary/Middle School servers students from Pre-K through the 8th grade.
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The parks surrounding the Washington Monument
A cruciform arrangement of parks surrounding the Washington Monument makes up most of Mount Vernon’s green space. These parks, laid out in 1831, have survived intact since inception and are lined with benches and picnic tables where locals take in the Beaux-Arts architecture of the surrounding buildings, sip coffee and chat over lunch on warm days.
Mount Vernon Place is comprised of four small parks that surround the Washington Monument.
The Washington Monument in Mount Vernon, Baltimore, MD honors the first George Washington.
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From Penn Station to the world
Penn Station sits at the north end of the Mount Vernon neighborhood, where locals can catch the Amtrak train and make a trip to Washington, D.C. in under an hour or to New York City in just over two hours. Residents can also catch the Light Rail on Howard Street, which will bring them 10 miles south to Baltimore Washington International Airport in just over 30 minutes.
Baltimore's Penn Station is located a short walk from Mount Vernon.
Mount Vernon residents have an easy commute with being on Baltimore's Light Rail line.
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Baltimore’s history and its future, side-by-side
Located at a conflux of Baltimore cultures, Mount Vernon is an eclectic mix. The Maryland Institute College of Art, the University of Baltimore and Johns Hopkins University all exert significant influence on the neighborhood, with students mingling in the bars on Charles Street after dark. The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra hosts crowds from all over Maryland for regular concerts, and the Baltimore Basilica draws tourists from all over the world who come to admire America’s first Catholic cathedral. Mount Vernon provides the backdrop of Baltimore’s storied history as new stories are told in the city every day.
Mount Vernon residents can attend a performance at Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,191
Median Age
35
Population Density
31 ppl/acre
Population under 18
14.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$69,242
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$94,738
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98%
College Graduates
79%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
40%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
78.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
16''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
78/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
99/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
100/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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