At a Glance
Median Income
$74,853
$55,189 per capita
Home Value
$160,300
Zillow: $392,138
Median Rent
$1,492/mo
27.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.6%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.1%
12.7% smoking rate
How Vernon Center Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vernon Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vernon Center a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vernon Center residents earn a median household income of $74,853 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,189. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,624 business establishments, including 285 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vernon Center is $160,300 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $392,138. Median rent is $1,492/month, with 27.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
30.6% of adults in Vernon Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vernon Center has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,490
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density505/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born17.9%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$74,853
Per Capita$55,189
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,729M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129
Housing
A+
Home Value$160,300
Rent$1,492
Ownership72.5%
Zillow$392,138
Housing Units1,208
Rent Burden27.0%
Health
Obesity28.1%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,516/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.9 in/yr
Elevation712 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.6%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute44 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Vernon Center was built in 1983.
15.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is New York Stewart International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
17.9% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 285 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.