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Verona, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Grundy County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
267 Population 1,571/sq mi density
$41,250 Median Income $29,728 per capita
$108,900 Home Value $345,900 Zillow
$1,125 Median Rent 23.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
649 Violent Crime/100K 2,509 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,900 home value, $1,125/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
649 violent crimes/100K (71% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Verona, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,250
45% below
$29,728 per capita
Home Value
$108,900
61% below
Zillow: $345,900
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
3% below
23.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
649/100K
71% above
2,509/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
63% below
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
136% above
26.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% above
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Verona Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Verona's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
55%
Home Value
39%
Rent
97%
Poverty
216%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
236%
Crime
171%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Verona a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Verona residents earn a median household income of $41,250 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,728. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,204 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Verona is $108,900 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $345,900. Median rent is $1,125/month, with 23.0% 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 1948.

Safety & Crime

Verona reports 649 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,509/100K.

Education

12.5% of adults in Verona hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Verona has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population267
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density1,571/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.0%

Economy

D
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$29,728
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty26.8%
County GDP$6,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,344

Housing

A+
Home Value$108,900
Rent$1,125
Ownership81.7%
Zillow$345,900
Housing Units128
Rent Burden23.0%

Crime

F
Violent649/100K
Property2,509/100K

Health

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,576/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation631 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute30 min
Broadband84.0%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Verona was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.