At a Glance
Median Income
$121,401
$54,962 per capita
Home Value
$412,600
Zillow: $555,686
Median Rent
$1,159/mo
22.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
41.5%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
11.8% smoking rate
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?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vernon residents earn a median household income of $121,401 , which is 62% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,962. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,401 business establishments, including 337 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vernon is $412,600 , 46% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $555,686. Median rent is $1,159/month, with 22.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
41.5% of adults in Vernon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% above the national average).
98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vernon has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population7,470
Median Age49.7 yrs
Density249/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans10.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$121,401
Per Capita$54,962
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$6,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value$412,600
Rent$1,159
Ownership96.5%
Zillow$555,686
Housing Units3,129
Rent Burden22.4%
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,248/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain36.0 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation806 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.5%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Vernon was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is General Mitchell International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 337 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.