Living in Vernon, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Vernon · Census data 2020–2024
Vernon has 22,605 residents with a median age of 44.8. The median household income is $115,873 (12% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $331,000, the median rent is $1,773/month.
Vernon at a glance
- Population
- 22,605
- Median age
- 44.8State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $115,873State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $331,000State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,773/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 91.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.9%
- Average commute
- 41 min
Is Vernon a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 27% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 41 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Vernon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Vernon the median home value is $331,000, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,773 per month, which is 32.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,252 a month in housing costs.
Vernon median household income
The median household income in Vernon is $115,873 and the income per person is $54,916. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Vernon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,587
- Owner-occupied
- 91.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.1%
- Vacant
- 13.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.48
Vernon demographics
- Population
- 22,605
- Median age
- 44.8
- Under 18
- 18.1%
- 65 and older
- 19.3%
- Households
- 9,118
- Foreign-born
- 8.6%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Vernon ›
Education in Vernon
36.9% of adults 25 and older in Vernon have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 13.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Vernon
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 41 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 17.4%
- Drive alone
- 75.2%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
Vernon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon | 22,605 | $115,873 | $331,000 | $1,773 |
| Vernon Center | 1,503 | $74,338 | $173,500 | $1,494 |
| Highland Lakes | 3,852 | $109,000 | $295,300 | $2,169 |
| Vernon Valley | 1,532 | $121,250 | $373,500 | — |
| Hamburg | 3,308 | $86,975 | $280,900 | $1,685 |
| Upper Greenwood Lake | 3,319 | $111,466 | $376,700 | $2,010 |
| Hardyston | 8,322 | $120,392 | $360,400 | $2,097 |
| Sussex | 2,145 | $75,500 | $275,500 | $1,418 |
| Franklin | 4,968 | $92,744 | $272,600 | $1,381 |
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What is the median household income in Vernon, NJ?
The median household income in Vernon is $115,873, 12% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (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 $331,000, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Vernon?
The median gross rent in Vernon is $1,773 per month, about 32.1% of household income.
Is Vernon, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 27% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 4.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 41 minutes.
What is the median age in Vernon?
The median age in Vernon is 44.8 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Vernon?
The average commute to work in Vernon is 41 minutes; 17.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Vernon?
The unemployment rate in Vernon is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Vernon?
36.9% 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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