At a Glance
Median Income
$62,031
$32,497 per capita
Home Value
$169,300
Zillow: $246,504
Median Rent
$941/mo
23.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
681/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.9%
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Vernon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vernon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vernon a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vernon residents earn a median household income of $62,031 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,497. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,356 business establishments, including 596 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vernon is $169,300 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $246,504. Median rent is $941/month, with 23.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Vernon reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 681/100K.
Education
19.9% of adults in Vernon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vernon has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,313
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density1,382/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,031
Per Capita$32,497
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$14,680M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,175
Housing
A+
Home Value$169,300
Rent$941
Ownership54.9%
Zillow$246,504
Housing Units589
Rent Burden23.5%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property681/100K
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,898/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain49.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation637 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.9%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute20 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries21
Did You Know?
The median home in Vernon was built in 1938.
18.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Griffiss International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 596 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
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