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An established neighborhood in the growing city of Georgetown
Daniel Wells was born in Georgetown in 1982, four years before the opening of the city’s Toyota assembly plant, the manufacturer’s largest in the world. He’s stayed in the city his whole life, attending public schools and Georgetown College, and now serves as the district athletic director for Scott County Schools. Over time, he’s watched the city transform from a small-town of 10,000 people to a city of nearly 40,000 residents. “In our community, the majority of folks are not from here,” he says. “But folks are very welcoming to the folks moving in. Our community has welcomed the growth and handled it appropriately. We’ve benefited greatly from it.” Wells goes on to cite the construction of new schools and improvement of the existing schools’ facilities as just one of the major benefits of the city’s growth. Another benefit? The continual creation of new jobs due to the supply demands from the Toyota plant. “I love the community feel that we still have,” he says. “Even though Georgetown’s becoming larger and larger, we still have a good sense of community. Negative folks say, ‘We’re growing so much we’re going to grow into Fayette County,’ but in the end, I still feel like we have a small-town community feel even though we’re growing immensely.” The Mt Vernon neighborhood is home to the Georgetown Community Hospital and features single-family homes, retail strips, city parks and the local elementary school. Its also just 2 miles south of downtown and Georgetown College.
The median home in Mt Vernon was constructed in 1979.
Georgetown College offers local students over 40 undergraduate degree programs.
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Established Georgetown housing
“This well-established neighborhood offers the opportunity to enter into our market for first-time home buyers, with a high potential of appreciation,” says Realtor Kristine Cassata, founder of Indigo & Co. Realty. Brick ranch-style single-family homes and duplexes are the most common styles — and the average home size is 1,250 square feet, significantly smaller than the national average of around 2,000 square feet. “There’s not a lot of turnover,” Cassata says. “A lot of people live there for years. Generations, even.” The average home value in Mt Vernon is about $50,000 less than the average for the Lexington metro area and listings typically range from around $200,000 to $300,000. Mt Vernon’s housing market moves quickly, with homes selling after an average of 12 days, much quicker than the national average of 44.
Ranch-style brick homes are prevalent in the neighborhood of Mt. Vernon.
Homes in Mt. Vernon have local character.
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Horse farms, city parks and a Japanese garden along Elkhorn Creek
“We have almost 20 parks in town as well as a huge resource, Elkhorn Creek, which runs all the way through Scott County,” Wells says. “There, you can go kayaking, fishing, do all kinds of stuff.” Along the river, Yuko-En on the Elkhorn is a Japanese-style garden that celebrates Georgetown’s connection to its “sister city” of Tahara, Japan, a small agricultural city that’s also anchored by a large Toyota plant. Nearby, Mt Vernon’s Robert Lonnie Suffoletta Park is the home of Scott County Youth Baseball. It has four fields for players of various levels plus an indoor batting cage. Less than a mile west, Marshall Park has four youth softball fields and a football field in addition to the Suffoletta Family Aquatic Center and a playground. The neighborhood is also about 4 miles from Old Friends, where visitors can meet retired champion races horses and 6 miles from the sprawling Kentucky Horse Park, a horse farm and equine education center that brings in more than 500,000 visitors each year.
Robert Lonnie Suffoletta Memorial Park is a welcome spot for children and families.
Robert Lonnie Suffoletta Memorial Park a summer baseball league for many ages.
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Scott County Schools and Providence Christian Academy
“One of the biggest changes Georgetown has seen in my lifetime is the school facilities,” Wells says. “Things have changed a lot from when I went to school to now. The things they have access to — whether it’s the programs, buildings or athletic facilities — they’ve all changed for the better.” The area's designated public schools include Southern Elementary, which is located within the neighborhood and receives a C-plus rating from Niche; and Georgetown Middle, also located within the neighborhood and earning a B-minus grade. Nearby, for ninth through twelfth grades students attend Great Crossing High School, whose $90 million campus opened its doors in August 2019. The nearly 300,000-square-foot building includes collaborative learning spaces, grab-and-go cafeteria stations and a 750-seat auditorium with a hydraulic orchestra pit. A mile south, the private Providence Christian Academy enrolls two-year-olds through high school students. Mt Vernon is also 2 miles south of Georgetown College, a small, private, Christian university.
Students in grades K-5 attend Southern Elementary School.
Students living in Mt. Vernon attend Georgetown Middle School.
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Downtown Georgetown’s annual Festival of the Horse
“The Festival of the Horse is the keystone event in downtown Georgetown,” Wells says. An annual festival celebrating all things horse and the Bluegrass region, many look forward to the Grand Parade of Horses — where horses of all breeds walk down Georgetown's Main Street. “It’s a massive celebration that goes on for three days,” says Dylan Marson, the communications manager for Georgetown/Scott County Tourism. “There’s food, music, a cornhole tournament, local vendors, everything. It draws about 30,000 people each year, with many coming from big cities like Cincinnati.”
The Scott County 4th of July Parade usually has around 400 participants in Georgetown.
Festival of the Horse has been a celebration of horse heritage for 43 years.
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Interstates 64 and 75 connect to Lexington, Cincinnati and Louisville
Mt Vernon is a car-dependent neighborhood providing residents with easy access to downtown Georgetown, 2 miles south, and the Toyota Assembly Plant, 6 miles southwest. Mt Vernon also has Bluegrass RIDE bus stops that provide routes throughout the city, and Georgetown Community Hospital is located in the neighborhood for local healthcare needs. Proximity to Interstates 64 and 75 make it easy to get to and from neighboring cities like Cincinnati, Louisville or Lexington — and when traveling out of town, residents can opt to fly out of Lexington’s Blue Grass Airport, 15 miles south; the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, 68 miles north; or the Louisville International Airport, 70 miles west.
Local restaurants and groceries at Kroger and ALDI
With a mix of chain and local restaurants, shopping and dining are plentiful within Mt Vernon. Residents can pick up breakfast from the drive-thru at Frank’s Donuts’, grab lunch from Taco Bell or Sonic, or enjoy a sit-down dinner at La Antigua or Tres Amigos of Georgetown, both local Mexican restaurants. The neighborhood’s shopping options include Goodwill, Walgreen’s and Bargain Hunt. Groceries are available a mile west at Kroger or ALDI.
Washington Square Shopping Center is a cornerstone for shopping in Mt. Vernon.
Freshly made fajitas are offered at Tres Amigos Restaurant.
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Crime
Mt Vernon has a 4 out of 10 CAP Index crime score, which is on par with the national average.
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Parks in this Area
Royal Spring Park
Great Crossing Park
Baseball/Softball
Tennis
Multi-Purpose Field
Yuko-en on the Elkhorn
Robert Lonnie Suffoletta Memorial Park
Marshall Park
Legacy Trail
Suffoletta Family Aquatic Center
Scott County Farmers Market Pavilion
Transit
Airport
Blue Grass
30 min drive
Bus
Georgetown Community Hospital
Bus
Washington Square Nb
Bus
Scoggins Pk Dr & Housing Authority
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Mt Vernon
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Mt Vernon Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mt Vernon, Georgetown sell after 12 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Mt Vernon, Georgetown over the last 12 months is $217,500, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,639
Median Age
35
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30.8%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$45,714
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$54,776
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.4%
College Graduates
16.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
26''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
31/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
35/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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