Is Mount Vernon, OH 43050 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Mount Vernon housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 32% of homes in Mount Vernon, OH 43050 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 48 days and there were 3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 108 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 23%, homes sold more slowly (46 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $249,792. Overall, Mount Vernon is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Knox County, homes here sell faster than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 83%. On our competition score, Mount Vernon ranks #306 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 55 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Danville 43014 (0% sold over asking) or Howard 43028 (20% sold over asking), while Bladensburg 43005 (100% sold over asking) is even more competitive.