Mount Vernon, WA

Metro area in Washington · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↑ +0.4%

Median Home Value

$567,280

↑ +1.4%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$2,122/mo

↑ +2.1%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

4.5%

Good for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+31.1%

Income Needed to Buy

$140,596

20% down, 30% DTI max

Active Listings

338

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

22.3

Favors renting

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.2%

3 Months

↑ +0.2%

12 Months

↑ +0.4%

5-Year Price Trend

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