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Vernon Hills
  • Suburb of Chicago, IL

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B
  3. Housing
    grade B+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade C+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B+

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Vernon Hills is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 26,750. Vernon Hills is in Lake County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Vernon Hills offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Vernon Hills there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Vernon Hills and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Vernon Hills are highly rated.

About

About Vernon Hills...
Population
26,750

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$370,700
National
$281,900
Median Rent
$1,873
National
$1,268
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    34%
  • Own
    66%
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Vernon Hills Rankings

Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    56.1
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    26.2
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    22.5
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    101.1
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,107.9
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    56.1
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    13%
  • 18-24 years
    7%
  • 25-34 years
    9%
  • 35-44 years
    16%
  • 45-54 years
    15%
  • 55-64 years
    13%
  • 65+ years
    16%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    30%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    36%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18%
    national  28%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    11%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5%
    national  11%

Working in Vernon Hills

Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$117,253
National
$75,149

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