Living in Vernon Hills, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Vernon Hills · Census data 2020–2024
Vernon Hills has 26,876 residents with a median age of 41.8. The median household income is $121,943 (46% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $412,300, the median rent is $1,903/month.
Vernon Hills at a glance
- Population
- 26,876
- Median age
- 41.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $121,943State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $412,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,903/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 67.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 67.8%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Vernon Hills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 46% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
Cons: Home values 57% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Vernon Hills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Vernon Hills the median home value is $412,300, 24% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,903 per month, which is 29.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,824 a month in housing costs.
Vernon Hills median household income
The median household income in Vernon Hills is $121,943 and the income per person is $65,910. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Vernon Hills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,497
- Owner-occupied
- 67.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.5%
- Vacant
- 4.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.43
Vernon Hills demographics
- Population
- 26,876
- Median age
- 41.8
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 17.8%
- Households
- 11,022
- Foreign-born
- 33.6%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Vernon Hills ›
Education in Vernon Hills
67.8% of adults 25 and older in Vernon Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 30.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Vernon Hills
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 29.3%
- Drive alone
- 60.9%
- Public transit
- 2.6%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
Vernon Hills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Hills | 26,876 | $121,943 | $412,300 | $1,903 |
| Indian Creek | 874 | $164,250 | $450,800 | $3,501 |
| Mettawa | 663 | $181,333 | $871,500 | — |
| Lincolnshire | 7,980 | $185,580 | $677,700 | $2,858 |
| Libertyville | 20,525 | $165,667 | $512,000 | $1,637 |
| Long Grove | 8,305 | $250,001 | $804,600 | $3,501 |
| Mundelein | 31,915 | $108,340 | $309,700 | $1,566 |
| Buffalo Grove | 42,891 | $129,395 | $412,300 | $2,037 |
| Forest Lake | 1,865 | $96,250 | $346,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Vernon Hills, IL?
The median household income in Vernon Hills is $121,943, 46% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Vernon Hills?
The median home value in Vernon Hills is $412,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Vernon Hills?
The median gross rent in Vernon Hills is $1,903 per month, about 29.4% of household income.
Is Vernon Hills, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 46% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: home values 57% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Vernon Hills?
The median age in Vernon Hills is 41.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Vernon Hills?
The average commute to work in Vernon Hills is 27 minutes; 29.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Vernon Hills?
The unemployment rate in Vernon Hills is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Vernon Hills?
67.8% of adults in Vernon Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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