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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Violet Williams

Thinking about relocating to Vernon Hills from Minneapolis

Hello, Homes are going for about $384,800 on average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Is this normal for Vernon Hills? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. ...

3 replies 27 upvotes moving
Jaxon Reed

Best industries in Vernon Hills right now

Hey folks, I work in education and Homes are going for about $384,800 on average. With a population of 26,772, Vernon Hills is a smaller city. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Would love some local perspective.

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Aiden W.

Healthcare options in Vernon Hills?

Hello, Military spouse here. Rent is about $1,855/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $384,800, which seems about average. Crime rate is something to consider -Vernon Hills sits at 67.1 per 100K. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is dec...

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Aaliyah M.

Best neighborhoods to rent in Vernon Hills?

With a population of 26,772, Vernon Hills is a smaller city. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Worth the trade-offs? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Amelia Hernandez

Housing in Vernon Hills compared to Orlando

I'm single, late 50s, and The median home value here is around $384,800, which seems about average. With a population of 26,772, Vernon Hills is a smaller city. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Any advice would be great. Downtown has ...

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Benjamin K.

Career opportunities in Vernon Hills, IL

So, There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Aiden W.

Best coffee shops in Vernon Hills?

First post here. I'm a 55-year-old lawyer and Median household income is $120,625, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Vernon Hills sits at 67.1 per 100K. Poverty rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Th...

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Amelia Hernandez

Things that make Vernon Hills unique

Been meaning to ask this. With a population of 26,772, Vernon Hills is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $384,800 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and outdoor areas a...

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Miles Lewis

Rent vs buy in Vernon Hills -what makes sense?

Hi all, Rent is about $1,855/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Vernon Hills sits at 67.1 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,855 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What do you all ...

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Hazel Rodriguez

Job market in Vernon Hills for tech?

First post here. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and It's a a smaller city city with about 26,772 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Vernon Hills sits at 67.1 per 100K. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Kathleen E.

Affordable areas near Vernon Hills?

Hello, The median home value here is around $384,800, which seems about average. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Vernon Hills sits at 67.1 per 100K. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Night life is decent if you know the right spo...

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Lucas B.

Anyone work in healthcare in Vernon Hills?

Curious what people think. I've been here for 17 years and Homes are going for about $384,800 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. Am I wrong here? The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know wh...

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Violet Williams

Is Vernon Hills worth moving to in 2026?

Longtime lurker here, Been living here since 2014. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,772 people. Household incomes average around $120,625 in Vernon Hills. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely risin...

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Wesley Morales

Grocery stores in Vernon Hills -recommendations?

Curious what people think. Household incomes average around $120,625 in Vernon Hills. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Worth the trade-offs? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's n...

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Violet Williams

Biggest downsides of living in Vernon Hills?

Hey everyone, Crime rate is something to consider -Vernon Hills sits at 67.1 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,855/month for a decent place. Median household income is $120,625, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 3.6%, which is pretty ...

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Aiden W.

Is it worth buying in Vernon Hills?

Hello, With a population of 26,772, Vernon Hills is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $384,800, which seems about average. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Vernon Hills sits at 67.1 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you g...

4 replies 14 upvotes housing
Silas W.

Anyone work in healthcare in Vernon Hills?

Hello, Just moved here 12 months ago and Poverty rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $1,855 for rent here. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Propert...

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