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cautionturtle t1_ivrir44 wrote

If you can't find anything good in Mount Vernon, here are nearby towns to consider:

  • Burlington
  • Sedro-Woolley
  • Anacortes
  • Stanwood

If you are open to living outside of town, these are areas that come to mind (think small town, rural post office, or large neighborhood):

  • Big Lake
  • La Conner
  • Alger
  • Bow/Edison/Samish Island
  • Camano Island

All places I've listed here, if I'm not mistaken, are within a 30 minute drive of Mount Vernon, and each have their unique characteristics and pros/cons. Happy to give additional perspective on any of these areas if you DM me.

As others have mentioned already, lower cost rentals in Mount Vernon will likely be in town, closer to potential crime. Believe it or not, Mount Vernon has a quiet but prominent gang presence. Please don't let that be a dealbreaker, but know that it isn't an empty rumor.

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