Living in Vernon, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Vernon · Census data 2020–2024
Vernon has 193 residents with a median age of 46.3. The median household income is $78,750 (9% higher than the Indiana median), the median home value is $85,000, the median rent is $725/month.
Vernon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Vernon at a glance
- Population
- 193
- Median age
- 46.3State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $78,750State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $85,000State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $725/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 76.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.7%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Vernon a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the Indiana median; home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 1%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Vernon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Vernon the median home value is $85,000, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, which is 21.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $975 a month in housing costs.
Vernon median household income
The median household income in Vernon is $78,750 and the income per person is $44,730. 1% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Vernon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 110
- Owner-occupied
- 76.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.7%
- Vacant
- 15.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.08
Vernon demographics
- Population
- 193
- Median age
- 46.3
- Under 18
- 13.5%
- 65 and older
- 24.9%
- Households
- 93
- Foreign-born
- 9.3%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Vernon ›
Education in Vernon
22.7% of adults 25 and older in Vernon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 9.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Vernon
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 9.2%
- Drive alone
- 84.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.9%
Vernon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon | 193 | $78,750 | $85,000 | $725 |
| North Vernon | 7,078 | $51,429 | $128,600 | $938 |
| Country Squire Lakes | 3,057 | $57,201 | $26,600 | $1,149 |
| Hayden | 288 | $83,359 | — | — |
| Dupont | 279 | $64,338 | $116,700 | $1,000 |
| Commiskey | 139 | $90,188 | $164,800 | — |
| Sardinia | 130 | $92,857 | — | — |
| Westport | 1,651 | $49,129 | $137,800 | $705 |
| Holton | 502 | $62,375 | $98,600 | $1,005 |
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What is the median household income in Vernon, IN?
The median household income in Vernon is $78,750, 9% higher than the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Vernon?
The median home value in Vernon is $85,000, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Vernon?
The median gross rent in Vernon is $725 per month, about 21.3% of household income.
Is Vernon, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the Indiana median; home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 1%.
What is the median age in Vernon?
The median age in Vernon is 46.3 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Vernon?
The average commute to work in Vernon is 16 minutes; 9.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Vernon?
The unemployment rate in Vernon is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Vernon?
22.7% of adults in Vernon 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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