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Living in Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon has an average Walk Score of 73 with 67,292 residents.

Mount Vernon has good public transportation and does not have many bike lanes.

The most walkable Mount Vernon neighborhoods are South Side and North Side.

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73 Walk Score of Mount Vernon, NY

Mount Vernon is Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot.

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Mt Vernon East

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Sts Peter & Paul Church

Mount Vernon has an average Walk Score of 73 with 67,292 residents.

Mount Vernon has good public transportation and does not have many bike lanes.

Find apartments in Mount Vernon's most walkable neighborhoods: South Side and North Side.

Mount Vernon Apartments for Rent

Mount Vernon Neighborhoods

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Population

1 South Side 77 59 47 29,607
2 North Side 70 54 41 37,625

Eating & Drinking

There are about 174 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Mount Vernon.

People in Mount Vernon can walk to an average of 3 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.

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thumbnail for Mt Vernon EastOne of the busiest stations in Mount Vernon! You literally feel as if you will be pushed into the train without even walking! So crowded!

Kashyap Joshi
on Mt Vernon East

56 Transit Score of Mount Vernon, NY

Mount Vernon has Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options. Find Mount Vernon apartments for rent on Redfin.

Public Transit Routes

Mount Vernon has good public transportation and about 10 bus and 3 rail lines.

Transit Time

The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from Mount Vernon on public transit.

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Mt Vernon East

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Sts Peter & Paul Church

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Mount Vernon Hospital - Sound Shore Medical Center

43 Bike Score of Mount Vernon, NY

Mount Vernon is Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure.

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Mount Vernon Hospital - Sound Shore Medical Center

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Wilson's Woods Park

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St Paul's Church National Historic Site

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Mt. Vernon Mansion

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Hamilton School

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Community Church at the Circle

thumbnail for Mount Vernon Hospital - Sound Shore Medical CenterMount Vernon Hospital (MVH) is a 196-bed, community-based, teaching hospital located at 12 North Seventh Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY. MVH has been serving the medical needs of the community and region since its founding in 1891 and is a member of the Sound Shore Health System and a teaching affiliate of New York Medical College. MVH provides inpatient, critical care, and ambulatory services and is home to the Beale Chronic Wound Treatment and Hyperbaric Center.

Kashyap Joshi
on Mount Vernon Hospital - Sound Shore Medical Center

thumbnail for Wilson's Woods ParkWillson's Woods is one of the oldest parks in the county parks system. The park is characterized by a beautiful bathhouse set along the local road that bisects the park. The bathhouse and one million-gallon pool were completed in 1928.

Kashyap Joshi
on Wilson's Woods Park

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