Living in Vernon, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Vernon · Census data 2020–2024
Vernon has 1,238 residents with a median age of 47.1. The median household income is $63,988 (26% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $184,300, the median rent is $921/month.
Vernon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Vernon at a glance
- Population
- 1,238
- Median age
- 47.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $63,988State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $184,300State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $921/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 59.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.1%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Vernon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 12.4%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the New York median.
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 $184,300, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $921 per month, which is 24.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,474 a month in housing costs.
Vernon median household income
The median household income in Vernon is $63,988 and the income per person is $32,318. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Vernon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 600
- Owner-occupied
- 59.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.8%
- Vacant
- 8.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1942
- Average household size
- 2.20
Vernon demographics
- Population
- 1,238
- Median age
- 47.1
- Under 18
- 14.3%
- 65 and older
- 20.3%
- Households
- 551
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Vernon ›
Education in Vernon
18.1% of adults 25 and older in Vernon have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Vernon
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 19.4%
- Drive alone
- 65.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.3%
Vernon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon | 1,238 | $63,988 | $184,300 | $921 |
| Sherrill | 3,028 | $88,947 | $227,500 | $1,122 |
| Verona | 1,389 | $84,925 | $182,400 | $1,344 |
| Oneida Castle | 597 | $73,333 | $174,300 | $832 |
| Oneida | 10,171 | $61,597 | $160,100 | $903 |
| Durhamville | 749 | $132,586 | $211,400 | $650 |
| Munnsville | 369 | $77,750 | $114,400 | $880 |
| Clark Mills | 1,591 | $96,354 | — | $1,532 |
| Clinton | 1,813 | $88,182 | $310,100 | $1,095 |
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What is the median household income in Vernon, NY?
The median household income in Vernon is $63,988, 26% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $184,300, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Vernon?
The median gross rent in Vernon is $921 per month, about 24.6% of household income.
Is Vernon, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 12.4%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Vernon?
The median age in Vernon is 47.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Vernon?
The average commute to work in Vernon is 22 minutes; 19.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Vernon?
The unemployment rate in Vernon is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Vernon?
18.1% 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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