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Mount Vernon is Skagit County’s technology, law, banking, government and cultural center. Our beautiful city is located on the shores of the Skagit River, and the foothills of the North Cascades, just minutes from Puget Sound, with easy access off Interstate-5.  It is a great destination for shopping, dining, recreation, and business.

Mount Vernon offers a vibrant mix of office and retail opportunities, and all of the amenities that make for a pleasant urban center, with the added bonus of high-speed, state of the art fiber optic technology to keep you moving at the speed of life.

About Mount Vernon, WA

Convenient Location
Nestled between the San Juan Islands in the Puget Sound to the West and the Cascade Mountains with the scenic Cascade Loop drive to the East, and only 60 miles from Seattle or 90 miles from Vancouver, B.C., Mount Vernon is the gateway to Skagit County.

This bountiful county features an abundance of action, adventure, relaxation, and culture. Visit historic Downtown Mount Vernon for boutique and antique shopping and fine dining, or grab lunch at one of our great eateries and enjoy the day at Edgewater Park. Walk your dog along the miles of paved trails, take a whale-watching tour in the San Juans, kayak the Skagit River, go eagle-watching in Concrete.

Annually, Mount Vernon attracts over a million people each year to the region for such exciting events as the Tulip Festival, Highland Games and Shakespeare Festival.

Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or a wine connoisseur, looking for a romantic getaway or a family vacation, Mount Vernon and the Skagit Valley have something for you!

Community Growth
Mount Vernon has grown by over 32.5% in the last 10 years and is expected to increase its population nearly 70% by 2025. This is more than double that of Washington State, and greater even than the National rate average of 13%. Mount Vernon has absorbed a significant spill-over from the Seattle/Everett metropolitan area.

People have been calling Mount Vernon their home because they prefer the affordable housing and quality of life. Strong economies at the national and state level have contributed to the overall growth of the county.

Excellent Business Climate
Mount Vernon has an outstanding business climate, an available work force, state sponsored tax and financial incentives, and a superior quality of life.  Our skilled and motivated work force is available at competitive low wages and our state does not have personal income tax.

Our diverse marketplace is easily accessed by an excellent transportation system, and our central location makes it ideal for companies doing business worldwide. Lower land costs mean significantly lower rent than Seattle/Eastside.

Mount Vernon offers a diversified business development program. It provides a competitive advantage to increase market potential, keep costs down and increase profits. This program includes state-of-the-art high speed fiber connections, an aggressive capital infrastructure improvement program, streamlined public services, fast track permit reviews and a responsive city staff.

In May 2010, the City of Mount Vernon began construction on the first phase of the Downtown/Riverfront Revitalization Project.  This exciting project will create Washington’s only downtown riverfront walk, new community amenities, parking and an exciting spur to investment in new businesses.

Mount Vernon Market Data
Source:  City-Data.com
Population in July 2008: 31,513. Population change since 2000: +20.1%
 

Median resident age:   31.1 years
Washington median age:   35.3 years


Estimated median household income in 2008: $47,832 (it was $37,999 in 2000)

Mount Vernon:   $47,832
Washington:  $58,078


Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $260,094 (it was $136,100 in 2000)

Mount Vernon:   $260,094
Washington:   $308,100


For population 25 years and over in Mount Vernon

  • High school or higher: 78.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 22.2 minutes


Average household size:

This city:   2.8 people
Washington:   2.5 people


Percentage of family households:

This city:   66.9%
Whole state:   66.0%

Canadian Shoppers Flock to Mount Vernon!

Candian Shoppers

Did you know that nearly 12 million Canadians use Northwest border crossings annually? And why do Canadians come to the United States?

Shopping. Research from the US Department of Commerce and other studies have repeatedly documented Shopping is Number 1 tourism motivation for Canadian Shoppers to visit the United States:

Shopping 73%
Sightseeing 45%
Visit friends or relatives 37%

Conveniently located about an hour south of the Canadian border, the Mount Vernon area is a huge draw for Canadian shoppers. Here is a recent analysis of Canadian shopping trends by The Burlington Outlet Center:

Want to tap into this growing shopping market? Connect to Mount Vernon!

 

 

The Mount Vernon Community Marketing Campaign is proudly sponsored by the Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce, Skagit Valley Hospital, Skagit Valley College, Mount Vernon School District, and City of Mount Vernon, with the support of Skagit Public Utility District, Port of Skagit County and Comcast.

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