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The largest city in Skagit County
In northwest Washington’s Skagit River Valley, Mount Vernon sits overlooking a riverbend. This city of about 35,000 is known for the annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival and year-round outdoor recreation around the river, lakes and hills. Whether residents are attracted to the city’s health care industry or the state’s lack of a personal income tax, “Mount Vernon has a little bit of everything, much like other the cities along [Interstate] 5,” says Katharine Carey, Agent at eXp Realty with over 18 years of experience. “The population is increasing due to cost of living. It’s a little less expensive than, say, Bellingham, with just a half-hour commute to the big city.”
For family fun, Lakewood residents head to Roozengaarden Tulip Festival in Mount Vernon.
Mount Vernon overlooks the beautiful Skagit River.
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The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival and other annual events
Every April, the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is a month-long celebration of the brightly colored flowers grown in the valley. Tulip growers invite guests to stroll through vast fields, which stripe the land with red, orange and yellow hues. The festival includes various events in the area, like the Tulip Festival Street Fair, which brings food trucks, local vendors and live entertainment downtown. Shoppers can also browse locally-made goods at Skagit Valley Farmers Market, which runs from May through October. Every July, Skagit County Fairgrounds hosts the Skagit Valley Highland Games, a weekend festival of Celtic music and dance that draws thousands to Mount Vernon. For year-round entertainment, the Historic Lincoln Theatre, built in 1926, hosts live performances and movies. Volunteer musicians playing the rare Wurlitzer theatre organ signal that the movie is about to begin.
Arlington Heights residents head to the Tulip Festival Street Fair in Mount Vernon.
Lakewood residents head to Roozengaarden Tulip Festival in Mount Vernon every year.
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Recreation at Little Mountain Park and along the Skagit River
Dog-friendly Little Mountain Park has 10 miles of winding trails. Hikers and bikers can venture up to the overlook to see evergreen treetops and the valley below peeking through low-lying clouds. Alternatively, the paved Skagit Riverwalk offers a flatter, easier stroll. Part of Mount Vernon expands across the river, including Edgewater Park, which has a boat launch, baseball fields and over 50 acres of riverfront green space. “There are great features going east, like Lake Cavanaugh, and Big Lake is pretty awesome. It depends on what people want to choose as their adventure,” Carey says. “Mount Vernon is sandwiched between farming communities. Heading west, you can go to Bow or La Conner for the day.”
Take your dog for a walk on the pet-friendly trails of Little Mountain Park in Mount Vernon.
Enjoy a relaxing walk with a friend at Skagit Riverwalk in Mount Vernon.
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Single-family homes range in age
The median single-family price in Mount Vernon is $575,000, which is higher than the national median. A typical home here is New Traditional or ranch-style. Homes are a mix of ages: construction spans from 1900 to 2000, though some are newer. The Eaglemont neighborhood on the eastern side of the city contains sprawling million-dollar homes, while some smaller homes closer to downtown sell for as low as $250,000. Residents’ kids and teens may attend Mount Vernon School District, rated C-plus on Niche.
Sprawling million-dollar homes can be found in Eaglemont neighborhood of Mount Vernon.
Find your slice of heaven in a Mount Vernon ranch-style home.
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Commuting via the Interstate, train or bus
Interstate 5 runs through Mount Vernon, extending north to Bellingham and south to Everett. Electric vehicle owners can charge up at Mount Vernon Library Commons, home of the biggest electric vehicle charging station in the U.S. At Skagit Station, locals can hop on the Amtrak train, Greyhound bus or the Skagit Transit bus line, which has a commuter route to Everett. Skagit Valley Hospital is located within the city, and Bellingham International Airport is 25 miles north. Regarding cyberinfrastructure, Mount Vernon has city-wide fiber optic Internet access.
Local shopping and dining in downtown Mount Vernon
The pedestrian-friendly streets of downtown Mount Vernon are lined with trees, wide sidewalks and street parking. Flowerpots hang from streetlamps and the storefronts of local restaurants and boutiques. The Mount Vernon Downtown District Master Plan includes plans for more mixed-use redevelopment. Nationally recognized shopping and dining chains are located north of downtown along Interstate 5.
For home decor and more, head to Perry + Carlson in Mount Vernon.
Grab a pint and split a pizza with some friends at District Brewing in Mount Vernon.
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Mitigating floods from Skagit River
Summers are warm and dry, while winters bring snowstorms and rain. The Skagit River has a history of flooding the city, and the flood risk increases during heavy rains. In the past, residents have assembled walls of sandbags to mitigate floods, but now a permanent floodwall protects downtown.
A Floodwall protects the Skagit Riverwalk path in Mount Vernon during heavy rains.
Mount Vernon installed a floodwall along the Skagit River to mitigate flooding.
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Crime rates in Skagit County lower than state rates
According to the state of Washington, Skagit County’s property and personal crime rates attributed by those between the ages of 18 and 39 are trending downward, while the state rates are trending upward. However, both county and state levels decreased from 2022 to 2023. According to the CAP Index, Mount Vernon’s crime scores vary between 1 and 7, with less crime in the eastern outskirts and higher crime rates north of downtown.
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On average, homes in Mount Vernon, WA sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Mount Vernon, WA over the last 12 months is $579,900, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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