At a Glance
Median Income
$120,625
$61,972 per capita
Home Value
$384,800
Zillow: $439,030
Median Rent
$1,855/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
67/100K
1,620/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
66.6%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.2%
7.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Vernon Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vernon Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vernon Hills a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vernon Hills residents earn a median household income of $120,625 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $61,972. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,967 business establishments, including 1,607 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vernon Hills is $384,800 , 37% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $439,030. Median rent is $1,855/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Vernon Hills reports 67 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,620/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
66.6% of adults in Vernon Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(98% above the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vernon Hills has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population26,772
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density3,459/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$120,625
Per Capita$61,972
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$82,869M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,751
Housing
A+
Home Value$384,800
Rent$1,855
Ownership66.3%
Zillow$439,030
Housing Units11,132
Rent Burden26.9%
Crime
F
Violent67/100K
Property1,620/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault22/100K
Burglary48/100K
Health
Obesity27.2%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking7.3%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death5,610/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain32.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation684 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+66.6%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+30.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute27 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Vernon Hills was founded in 1851.
The median home in Vernon Hills was built in 1990.
26.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,607 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 55 fatal vehicle crashes.
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