Living in Vernon, Utah
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Vernon · Census data 2020–2024
Vernon has 257 residents with a median age of 44.9. The median household income is $58,917 (38% lower than the Utah median), the median home value is $350,000, the median rent is $1,292/month.
Vernon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Vernon at a glance
- Population
- 257
- Median age
- 44.9State: 32
- Median household income
- $58,917State: $95,166
- Median home value
- $350,000State: $489,400
- Median rent
- $1,292/moState: $1,496
- Homeowners
- 83.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.4%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Vernon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 28% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the Utah median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 9.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Vernon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Vernon the median home value is $350,000, 5% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,292 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,813 a month in housing costs.
Vernon median household income
The median household income in Vernon is $58,917 and the income per person is $30,647. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Utah: 8.5%).
Housing in Vernon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 120
- Owner-occupied
- 83.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.1%
- Vacant
- 22.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.76
Vernon demographics
- Population
- 257
- Median age
- 44.9
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 17.9%
- Households
- 93
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Vernon ›
Education in Vernon
15.4% of adults 25 and older in Vernon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Utah: 37.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Vernon
- Unemployment rate
- 7%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 8.5%
- Drive alone
- 76.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.5%
Vernon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon | 257 | $58,917 | $350,000 | $1,292 |
| Rush Valley | 458 | $87,188 | $365,100 | $1,109 |
| Dugway | 433 | $99,583 | — | $1,141 |
| Eureka | 828 | $74,028 | $307,700 | $1,071 |
| Fairfield | 198 | $103,750 | $366,700 | — |
| Stockton | 901 | $110,625 | $375,000 | $764 |
| Cedar Fort | 176 | $103,000 | $708,300 | — |
| Eagle Mountain | 53,290 | $113,648 | $518,100 | $2,020 |
| Goshen | 838 | $95,147 | $269,400 | $1,332 |
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What is the median household income in Vernon, UT?
The median household income in Vernon is $58,917, 38% lower than the Utah median of $95,166 (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 $350,000, compared with $489,400 in Utah.
How much is rent in Vernon?
The median gross rent in Vernon is $1,292 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Vernon, UT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 28% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the Utah median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 9.3%.
What is the median age in Vernon?
The median age in Vernon is 44.9 years (Utah: 32).
How long is the commute in Vernon?
The average commute to work in Vernon is 35 minutes; 8.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Vernon?
The unemployment rate in Vernon is 7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Vernon?
15.4% 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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