At a Glance
Median Income
$41,250
$29,728 per capita
Home Value
$108,900
Zillow: $366,400
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
23.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
12.7%
26.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
13.8% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Verona 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
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 12.7% (253% 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 $366,400. 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.
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 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population267
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density1,571/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born5.2%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
D
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$29,728
Unemployment12.7%
Poverty26.8%
County GDP$6,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,344
Housing
A+
Home Value$108,900
Rent$1,125
Ownership81.7%
Zillow$366,400
Housing Units128
Rent Burden23.0%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,576/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.7 in/yr
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.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.