Knox County, Ohio
Mount Vernon Real Estate and Local Guide
Mount Vernon is the county seat of Knox County, a historic small city along the Kokosing River with a restored 19th-century downtown and the Woodward Opera House. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Mount Vernon best.
About the area
Living in Mount Vernon, OH
Home to the Woodward Opera House, described as the oldest 19th-century theater of its kind in the United States.
The housing market
Homes in Mount Vernon
- About 54.4% of housing units are owner-occupied, a mix of owners and renters typical of a county seat.
- About 64.5% of housing is single-family homes, with the remainder in multi-unit and other housing types.
- The median home value is about $161,400.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Mount Vernon home
Woodward Opera House
Restored 19th-century downtown theater and performing-arts venue
Downtown Mount Vernon Historic District
National Register district around the public square with varied period architecture
Knox County Historical Museum
Local history museum including the Dan Emmett collection
Kokosing River
River running through the city with adjacent trail access
Neighborhoods
Mount Vernon areas to know
East High Street Historic District
National Register district of homes and buildings dating from about 1830 to 1925
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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.