Vernon Hills, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Lake County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
26,772
Population
3,459/sq mi density
$120,625
Median Income
$61,972 per capita
$384,800
Home Value
$459,113 Zillow
$1,855
Median Rent
26.9% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
60
Violent Crime/100K
1,480 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$120,625 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$384,800 home value, $1,855/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
60 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
26,772
Census 2023
Population Density
3,459
per square mile
Land Area
7.9
square miles (20.5 km²)
Median Age
41.3 yrs
6% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 64.2% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 12.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 24.3% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
64.2%
Black
1.7%
Hispanic
12.4%
Asian
24.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 59% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 42.1% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
59%
Spanish
42.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
32.6%
Veterans
3.3%
45% below US avg (6%)
Disability
8.3%
36% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.8%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.2%
51% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.479
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 26,772 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 3,459 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 7.9 sq mi |
| Median Age | 41.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.5% |
| Female | 50.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 64.2% |
| Black or African American | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.4% |
| Asian | 24.3% |
Language
| English Only | 59.0% |
| Spanish | 42.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 32.6% |
| Veterans | 3.3% |
| Disability | 8.3% |
| Health Insurance | 95.8% |
| Uninsured | 4.2% |
| Broadband Access | 94.0% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.479 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |