At a Glance
Median Income
$70,833
$18,432 per capita
Home Value
$675,000
Zillow: $665,627
Median Rent
$1,325/mo
25.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
24,107/100K
433,036/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
77.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Vernon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vernon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vernon a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vernon residents earn a median household income of $70,833 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,432. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vernon is $675,000 , 139% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $665,627. Median rent is $1,325/month, with 25.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2012.
Safety & Crime
Vernon reports 24,107 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 6244% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 433,036/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
13.4% of adults in Vernon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
77.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vernon has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population371
Median Age28.3 yrs
Density75/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,833
Per Capita$18,432
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
F
Home Value$675,000
Rent$1,325
Ownership7.0%
Zillow$665,627
Housing Units94
Rent Burden25.6%
Crime
F
Violent24,107/100K
Property433,036/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault12,500/100K
Burglary118,750/100K
Health
Obesity29.4%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking11.2%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain14.3 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation194 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+77.8%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute28 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations23
Libraries258
Did You Know?
Vernon was founded in 1905.
The median home in Vernon was built in 2012.
The nearest airport is Los Angeles International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.
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