At a Glance
Median Income
$83,324
$35,646 per capita
Home Value
$321,200
Zillow: $378,215
Median Rent
$1,213/mo
39.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
87/100K
306/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
251 sunny days/yr
How Vernonia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vernonia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vernonia a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vernonia residents earn a median household income of $83,324 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,646. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,445 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vernonia is $321,200 , 14% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $378,215. Median rent is $1,213/month, with 39.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Vernonia reports 87 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 306/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.5% of adults in Vernonia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vernonia has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population2,716
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density1,656/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$83,324
Per Capita$35,646
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$2,079M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
Housing
A+
Home Value$321,200
Rent$1,213
Ownership76.2%
Zillow$378,215
Housing Units1,026
Rent Burden39.1%
Crime
F
Violent87/100K
Property306/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault87/100K
Burglary87/100K
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,769/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation723 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 41%
Commute39 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Vernonia was founded in 1891.
The median home in Vernonia was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Southwest Washington Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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