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Suburb near forests and farmland
One of several communities within Elizabeth Township, Mount Vernon is a sloping suburb settled between forests and farmland and the denser communities hugging the Youghiogheny River. “We’re a bedroom community of street after street of little neighborhoods and families,” says Josh Walls, president of the Elizabeth Township Board of Commissioners and Mt. Vernon resident. “A lot of community leaders don’t have technical roles but show up at garage sales and are just neighborly with each other and add to this feeling of community and safety.” Surrounded by the developing parks and education resources within Elizabeth Township and commercial destinations in neighboring boroughs, Mount Vernon is a quiet pocket of suburbia connected to small-town necessities and the more distant amenities of downtown Pittsburgh.
The Mount Vernon area is one of the most peaceful places in Elizabeth Township.
Mount Vernon homes sit on larger lots that have beautiful landscaping.
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Single-family homes from $130,000
Loosely plotted subdivisions range up and down hills throughout Mount Vernon, lined by single-family homes built predominantly in the 1940s through 1970s, private driveways and grassy front lawns kept up by push mowers or lawn tractors. Cape Cods and ranch-style homes sell for $130,000 to $250,000 depending on lot size and renovation needs. Colonial Revivals and New Traditional designs built in the 1990s and later sell for $200,000 to $600,000 depending on age, interior updates and lot size. Although streets are not lined with sidewalks, traffic is light enough that residents can walk or bike through their neighborhoods. “We have a really good police department. Elizabeth Township still requires residency for officers – we believe that seeing police cars parked at homes in our neighborhoods is important,” Walls says. Mount Vernon has a CAP Index crime score of 2 out of 10 compared to the national average of 4.
Look for the colonial style homes in Mount Vernon that give this area charm.
Mount Vernon has rows of homes that show what everyone loves about this neighborhood.
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Creative learning at Mount Vernon Elementary
Kids may attend Mount Vernon Elementary School, followed by Elizabeth Forward Middle School and Elizabeth Forward High School which each earn a B-plus from Niche. At Mount Vernon Elementary, kids enjoy creative learning opportunities like hatching baby chicks in incubators to help put classroom concepts into practice. Student organizations from the middle and high schools join forces at the annual Night of Service to provide local charities with care packages, blankets, meals and other tangible goods.
Mount Vernon Elementary School is dedicated to the children of Mount Vernon.
Elizabeth Forward High School prepares students for the real world.
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Commuting on Route 51
A lack of public transportation options means residents rely on their own vehicles to get around. Route 51 runs west of Mount Vernon, beginning 33 miles south in Uniontown and providing a 20-mile commute into downtown Pittsburgh.
Take a trip up the hill to Mount Vernon and stay a while.
Mount Vernon has some of the greenest landscapes on all of Elizabeth Township.
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From the Youghiogheny Country Club to the Great Allegheny Passage
The community’s largest green space, the private Youghiogheny Country Club, makes use of Mount Vernon’s rolling terrain with an 18-hole golf course alongside other amenities like a pool and sauna. Mount Vernon Fields is a hub for Elizabeth Forward Youth Athletics ball games, but less-interested spectators and other athletes can head to the nearby playground or basketball and pickleball courts. Hikers and bikers traversing the Great Allegheny Passage snake along the Youghiogheny River through Mount Vernon, many choosing to rest up at the picnic tables or Adirondack shelters at the Queen Aliquippa Campground.
The Youghiogheny Country Club is in the heart of Mount Vernon.
Great Allegheny Passage - Trail Access in Boston is enjoyed by all ages.
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Shopping and dining near Mt. Vernon
Locally owned and operated restaurants are a few miles away from home in Elizabeth Township. Carriage Inn is a casual eatery known for its broad menu, daily specials and weekly fixtures like Wednesday Wing Night. Nearby, Candelore’s Dog House Diner serves homestyle breakfast and lunch in a cozy dining room crowded with photos of local pups. For groceries, locals drive to big box names within 5 miles of Mt. Vernon like the Aldi and Shop ‘n Save in Versailles or the Giant Eagle near Elizabeth Borough. Mount Vernon Community Presbyterian Church holds religious services at the crest of a rolling hill overlooking residential streets and a neighboring cemetery. “Seeing the steeple lit up at night at the top of the hill, it makes me feel like I’m home,” Walls says.
The Carraige Inn Restaurant is frequented by Mount Vernon residents.
Candelore's Dog House Diner, near Mount Vernon, is covered in photos of local pups.
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Trunk or Treat, Light the Night
Residents head to the Elizabeth Township Municipal Building and line nearby parade routes to celebrate holidays throughout the year at events like the Halloween Trunk or Treat and Light the Night festival. Within Mt. Vernon, residents follow their noses to the Fall BBQ and accompanying raffle and bake sale held by Mount Vernon Community Presbyterian Church each year.
Flooding along the Youghiogheny River
During times of unusually heavy rain, the Youghiogheny River is known to spill its banks. Within Mount Vernon, flooding is isolated to the GAP Trail and surrounding forests, though a few creeks and streams throughout the community may also become oversaturated.
The Youghiogheny River makes up the eastern border of Mount Vernon.
Great Allegheny Passage - Trail Access in Boston is enjoyed by all ages.
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Parks in this Area
Dead Man's Hollow Conservation Area
Trails
Hiking
Boston Ballfield Park
Baseball/Softball
Soccer
Trails
Great Allegheny Passage - Trail Access Boston
Bike Trails
Trails
Hiking
Mt. Vernon Park
Baseball/Softball
Playground
Parking Lot
Bellebridge Playground
Picnic Area
Soccer
Playground
Braddocks Trail Park
Mount Vernon Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mount Vernon, Boston sell after 158 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Mount Vernon, Boston over the last 12 months is $510,187, up 242% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Three bedroom brick ranch with wonderful sun room on 1st floor. Access to deck and spectacular yard from sun room. Yard has been extremely well cared for, with privacy fence on one side. Well equipped galley kitchen open to dining area. Updated bathrooms on both the main level and lower level. Spacious game room on lower level. Beautifully finished laundry room on lower level. One car
Introducing Mt. Vernon Estates - where new construction meets the charm of an established community in Elizabeth Township. These thoughtfully designed homes offer 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a spacious 2-car tandem garage. This end-unit features a first-floor primary suite with a private en-suite bath, soaring ceilings, and a modern open-concept layout. The kitchen is outfitted with stainless
Introducing Mt. Vernon Estates - where new construction meets the charm of an established community in Elizabeth Township. These thoughtfully designed homes offer 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a spacious 2-car tandem garage. This end-unit features a first-floor primary suite with a private en-suite bath, soaring ceilings, and a modern open-concept layout. The kitchen is outfitted with stainless
A community room, playground, beautiful community room and swimming pool add to the joy of living at Mt. Vernon Apartments. You will also have all your maintenance taken care of by our dedicated staff. Mt. Vernon offers spacious 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments with private balconies or patios with large floor plans. Enjoy a summer dip at the pool or relax in our beautiful clubhouse. Enjoy living in
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,549
Median Age
47
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
20.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$100,665
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$112,251
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.4%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
35.7%
Advanced Degrees
16.1%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
40''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
18/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
11/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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