Jefferson County, Illinois
Mount Vernon Real Estate and Local Guide
Mount Vernon is the county seat of Jefferson County and a regional hub in southern Illinois, sitting near the crossing of Interstates 57 and 64. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Mount Vernon best.
About the area
Living in Mount Vernon, IL
Known as 'The King City'.
The housing market
Homes in Mount Vernon
- About 53.4% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 69.5% of homes are single-family detached houses.
- The median home value is about $89,700.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Mount Vernon home
Cedarhurst Center for the Arts
Arts campus with the Mitchell Museum, Kuenz Sculpture Park and a performance hall
Fifth District Appellate Court
Illinois appellate courthouse built in 1854 and still in use, where the state Supreme Court once sat
Mt. Vernon Inn
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1973
Veterans Memorial Park
86-acre park with a six-acre lake, sports courts, community gardens and a walking path
Lincoln Park
Recreation hub with the Aquatic Zoo, Cusumano Sports Complex and paved walking paths
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.