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Vernon Center, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Sussex County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
1,490
Population
505/sq mi density
$74,853
Median Income
$55,189 per capita
$160,300
Home Value
$392,138 Zillow
$1,492
Median Rent
27.0% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$74,853 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,300 home value, $1,492/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$160,300
43% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,492/mo
28% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
72.5%
11% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,208
Median year built: 1983
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$160,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$392,138
Median Sale Price
$220,000
Median List Price
$242,200
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
72.5%
Owner-Occupied
27.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,599/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,759/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,132/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,658/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,005/mo
Census median rent:
$1,492/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
92 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
5
Price Drops
5.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$261
Active Inventory
38
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
13% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1983
Average age of housing stock: 43 years
Homeownership Rate
72.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $160,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $392,138 |
| Median Sale Price | $220,000 |
| Median List Price | $242,200 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $261 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,492 |
| FMR Studio | $1,599 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,759 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,132 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,658 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,005 |
Market
| Days on Market | 92 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 5.3% |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Active Inventory | 38 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $261 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 72.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,208 |
| Median Year Built | 1983 |
| Rent Burden | 27.0% |