The City of Mount Vernon is the established county seat for Skagit County. Mount Vernon’s historical commercial and industrial hub is located along the Skagit River in the city center. This area has been established for redevelopment along the Skagit River for better public access and mixed-use commercial and limited residential.

The City of Mount Vernon has established the area along College Way on both sides of I-5 between Fir Street and Hoag as general commercial and retail mall some of this area was initially developed in the 1970s and is poised for redevelopment by chain medium box and big box stores.

The primary light industrial and mixed commercial districts follow the main railroad line from Fir Street intersecting Riverside Drive, College Way, almost to Hoag Road. Included in this area is Parker Business Center which begins at Continental Place, east to Laventure Street between College Way and Roosevelt Avenue. Besides retail stores and small strip malls in this area, there has been a substantial increase in specialty medical and dental facilities with an ample land supply still available.