Mount Vernon, New York
Mount Vernon is a city of 72,427 people in Westchester County, New York, founded in 1892.
Why visit Mount Vernon
Townapedia lists 70 museums and landmarks, 45 parks and trails, 143 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include The Picture House, Showcase Cinema de Lux, First United Methodist Church and Marble School House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Mount Vernon
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About Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon is a city in Westchester County, New York, United States. It is an inner suburb of New York City, immediately to the north of the borough of the Bronx. As of the 2020 census, Mount Vernon had a population of 73,893, making it the eighth-largest city in the state and largest African-American majority city in the state.
From the Wikipedia article Mount Vernon, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
Freedomland U.S.A.
Monument and historic site · 2.9 mi
Theme park in New York City (1960–1964)
RKO Quad
Cinema and theater · 2.4 mi
Former movie theater in New Rochelle, New York, United States
Saint Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary
School · 3.9 mi
Eastern Orthodox seminary in Yonkers, New York, United States
Museums and landmarks70
First United Methodist Church
Monument and historic site · Methodist · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic church in Mount Vernon, New York, United States
227 East Lincoln Avenue
Marble School House
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic schoolhouse in Eastchester, New York
Pelham Picture House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Movie theater in Pelham, New York, United States
175 Wolfs Lane, Pelham
52nd Police Precinct Station House and Stable
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
United States historic place
Admiral David Glasgow Farragut Gravesite
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
United States historic place in Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx, New York
Alexander Smith Carpet Mills Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic district in Yonkers, New York
Bartow-Pell Mansion
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Landmark and museum located in Pelham Bay Park, New York City
Bell Place-Locust Avenue Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Concourse Yard Entry Buildings
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic buildings in Bronx, New York, United States
Davenport House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
An NRHP gothic-revival estate in New Rochelle, New York, United States
Delavan Terrace Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
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Edgewood House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Building in New York, United States
58 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds45
Glen Island Park
Park · 3.0 mi
Park in Westchester County, New York, United States
Bicentennial Park
Park · 1.7 mi
A project of the Rotary Club of Bronxville with generous contributions from Lawrence Investing Company, Inc. Junior League of Bronxville...
33 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes143
Applebee's
Diner · American · 1.7 mi
8000 Mall Walk, Yonkers
Mo, We, Th 09:00-24:00; Tu 09:00-21:00; Fr, Sa 09:00-01:00; Su 09:00-23:00
Coals
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian · 2.0 mi
131 Parkway Road, Bronxville
Mo off; Tu-Th 16:30-21:00; Fr, Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 12:00-20:00
Cravin' Jamaican Cuisine
Restaurant · Jamaican · 0.9 mi
529 Gramatan Avenue, Mount Vernon
Mo-We 08:00-21:00; Th-Sa 08:00-22:00; Su off
Ernie's Wine Bar & Eats
Bar and pub · Italian · 2.0 mi
7 Pondfield Road, Bronxville
Tu-Sa 16:30-24:00; Mo, Su off
Hunan III
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.8 mi
6 Cedar Street, Bronxville
Mo-Fr 11:00-21:30; Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Il Bacio Trattoria
Restaurant · Italian · 1.8 mi
1 Park Place, Bronxville
Su-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
J.C. Fogarty's
Restaurant · Irish, American · 1.8 mi
64 Kraft Avenue, Bronxville
Su-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-23:00
Joe’s Fleetwood Pizzeria and Ristorante
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.0 mi
9 West Broad Street, Mount Vernon
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-22:00
131 more on the map.
History
The Mount Vernon area was first settled in 1664 by families from Connecticut as part of the Town of Eastchester.
Mount Vernon became a village in 1853 and a city in 1892. Early development was driven by the New York Industrial Home Association No. 1, a home building cooperative organized to build homes for "tradesmen, employees, and other persons of small means".
Mount Vernon takes its name from George Washington's Mount Vernon plantation in Virginia, much as neighboring Wakefield (in the Bronx) was named for the Virginia plantation where Washington was born.
For many years, the Schleicher & Sons Piano Company, which was founded by Prussian immigrant Gustav Schleicher, had a factory in Mount Vernon, which was established in 1864. The company at its apex had over three factories, the company's headquarters being in Mount Vernon. Over three hundred Schleicher pianos would be in use in the town.
From the History section of Mount Vernon, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship104
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 0.8 mi
460 Franklin Ave, Mount Vernon
Shopping48
Gas and EV charging22
Schools, colleges and libraries114
Healthcare21
MMG New Rochelle Community Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.1 mi
29 Glover Johnson Place, New Rochelle
Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health Network
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
107 West 4th Street, Mount Vernon
Map of Mount Vernon
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 27°F | 3.7 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 29°F | 3.2 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 35°F | 4.4 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 44°F | 4.0 in |
| May | 72°F | 55°F | 4.1 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 64°F | 4.5 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 71°F | 4.4 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 69°F | 4.8 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 62°F | 4.5 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 51°F | 4.1 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 41°F | 3.5 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 33°F | 4.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bronx (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Westchester County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-01-30: Severe Storm And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2020-10-02: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Yonkers 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Eastchester 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Mamaroneck 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Tenafly 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Dobbs Ferry 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Englewood 8 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Fort Lee 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Bergenfield 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Dumont 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Harrison 10 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- US Post Office-Mount Vernon 2012-09-23 10-02-26, jim.henderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mount Vernon City School District HDR 2021 jeh, Jim.henderson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 14 No Columbus Av Mount Vernon 2021 jeh, Jim.henderson, CC BY 4.0
- Greetings from Mount Vernon, New York - Large Letter Postcard (7599235592), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Pelham Picture House 2011, Anthony22 ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Marble schoolhouse 800, Anthony22 ( talk ) ( Uploads ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Yonkers - 2013 072 - Public Bath House No.2, 27 Vineyard Ave., Front side, ALT55 - Victor M, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Woodlawn north gate jeh, Jim.henderson, Public domain
- Lisanti Chapel, 740 E., 215-th Street, Bronx county, New York, ALT55-VictorM, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. John's Episcopal bells in Getty Square jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- Valentine-varian-house, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Public Bath House 4 138 Linden jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site, Anthony22 ( talk ). Original uploader was Anthony22 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- YonkersNY SherwoodHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PS 13 Yonkers McLean Avenue jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- Bath House 3 east close jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- Mott Mill Oak St jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- Edgewood House, 908 Edgewood Ave. Pelham Manor. Westchester County, New York, ALT55-VictorM, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Charles Otis and Griffith John houses, Delavan Terrace, Yonkers, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John Stevens House, 29 W., 4-th Street, Mount Vernon, Westchester County, New York, ALT55-VictorM, CC BY-SA 3.0
- High Pumping Station IMG 2966 HLG, Hugo L. González, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WilliamsbridgeOvalSummer, Clockwork Ballerina, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Leland Castle, New Rochelle, NY (Front View), Stephen Mihalchik, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NewRochelleNY DavenportHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lispenard-Rodman-Davenport House, 180 Davenport Ave. New Rochelle, (Main building), ALT55-VictorM, CC BY-SA 3.0
- YonkersNY LeffingwellBatchellerHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Admiral David Farragut Monument 1024, Anthony22, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Van-cortland-house-bronx, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Van Cortland Park-242nd Street station Track 1, Adam Moss from Highland Park, NJ, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Wildcliff, 42 ,Wildcliff Rd., New Rochelle, Westchester County, New York, ALT55-VictorM, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Knickerbocker Press Building, 50-52 Webster Ave., New Rochelle, ALT55-VictorM, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Yonkers - 2013 017 - Proctor's Theater, 53 South Broadway, ALT55 - Victor M, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Yonkers - 2013 029 - Bell Place, ALT55 -Victor M, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Woodlawn 4 IRT stair jeh, Jim.henderson, Public domain
- YonkersNY AlexanderSmithCarpetMills2, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trinity Episcopal Church Complex, 335, Fourth Ave., Mount Vernon, Westchester County, New York, ALT55-VictorM, CC BY-SA 3.0
- United States Post Office Mt Vernon 2022 jeh, User:Jim.henderson, CC BY 4.0
- Bridge Community Church 38 E1st St MV jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- Columbus Av abutment NYWB 2021 jeh, Jim.henderson, CC BY 4.0
- 320 Washington Street Mt Vernon 2021 jeh, Jim.henderson, CC BY 4.0
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