Vernon Hills, IL is a northern village in Illinois, located in Lake County. The suburb is about 36 miles northwest of Chicago and 62 miles south of Milwaukee, WI. This town is a suburb of Chicago.  

Population & Demographics

The 2020 population of was 26,850. The area is a diverse place to live, with a demographic breakdown of 55.7% White, 23.5% Asian, 11.4% Asian, 14.9% Hispanic, and 2.5% Black or African American. Married couples account for 59.1% of households, and 70.6% of homes in are house families. Wondering if this neighborhood is a safe place to live? Total crime in Vernon Hills is 65% lower than the national average.

Cost of Living

If you’re considering moving, you are probably wondering how far your money will go in Vernon Hills. Is the cost of living affordable? Of course, this will depend on your income and lifestyle, but overall, Vernon Hills is 10% more expensive than the national average! Housing is 37.5% higher than the national average. Transportation is 10% lower than the national average, and groceries are about 1% cheaper than the national average.

Homeownership is near the national average. The homeownership rate is 64.4%; the national average is 65.4%. The estimated median sale price for a home in the area is $440,000, which is an increase of 18.3% since last year. Homes are selling in about 46 days on the market. Click to see what’s going on with the Vernon Hills real estate market.

Approximately 27% of people rent their homes. The average rent cost in Vernon Hills is $1945 a month, which is higher than the national average of $1302.

Weather

The average temperature in January is 24, and the average in July is 73. The town sees about 18 inches of snow each year.

Things to Do

There are plenty of options for outside activities. Here are some of Hills’s residents’ favorite places to go:

Century Park Arboretum

Residents have been enjoying Century Park for decades and a beautiful park with two lakes, 2.7 miles of walking and bike paths, a boat launch, and so much more.

1002 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL

 Hawthorne Mall

With plenty of shopping, entertainment and restaurant options, Hawthorne Mall has a little bit for everyone.

122 Hawthorne Center, Vernon Hills, IL

Vernon Hills Park District

The Vernon Hills Park District also has great facilities and activities for people of all ages that want to get outside, exercise or learn a new skill.

Additional Things to Do:

• Glacier Ice Arena Vernon Hills Aquatic Center
• White Deer Run Golf Club

Restaurants

There are many great restaurant options living in Vernon Hills. Here are a few of the best-rated places:

Nirvana Wine & Grillerie

With small-batch wines and a menu sourced from natural, sustainable, biodynamic and organic-producing farmers and artisans, Nirvana Wine & Grillerie is an experience you won’t soon forget!

701 N. Milwaukee Ave. #280, Vernon Hills 60061 

Walker Bros

Start your day off right with a delicious American breakfast at Walker Bros. Choose from a mouth-watering breakfast menu, from classic omelettes and egg benedicts to Belgian waffles and specialty pancake; and if you have room for more, be sure to try their famous apple cinnamon pancake.

200 Marriott Dr, Lincolnshire, IL 60069-3664

Map of Vernon Hills

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Vernon Hills, IL Statistics & Information

The town is located in Lake County and the zip code is 60061. The elevation of is 789 feet. Time is in the Central Standard Time Zone. The area is 7.94 square miles.

Jobs

The median household income is $104,199 per year. Great news – salaries increased by 7.02 % from 2018 to 2019. The most popular jobs in Vernon Hills are sales, office and administrative support and food preparation and serving-related occupations. The biggest industries that employ residents are management occupations, sales & related occupations and computer & mathematical occupations. About 6.46% of residents live below the poverty line, which is well below the national average. The demographic most affected by poverty are women between the ages of 65 and 74.

The average commute time in Vernon Hills is about 28 minutes, which is about 3 minutes more than the national average. About 79% of residents drive alone to work rather than carpool, and nearly half of Vernon Hills households own two cars. Will you be working in Chicago and living in Vernon Hills? Your commute will be a breeze! Click here to see what the 36.8-mile drive from Vernon Hills to Chicago will be like.

Are you looking for employment area? Check out what is currently listed in Indeed.com. Would you prefer to work for a municipality? If you would instead be employed by the Village, they are hiring! See what positions are currently available. 

Schools

Students are served by Hawthorn School District 73 and High School District 128. The top-rated schools in are Hawthorn Elementary School South, Hawthorn Middle School North and Vernon Hills High School. If parents prefer to send their children to private or parochial schools, there are 11 to choose from. Students will also have access to the Vernon Area Public Library and the Cook Memorial Public Library District.

Living in Vernon Hills Pros & Cons

• Pro: Low Crime Rate
• Pro: Good Schools
• Con: High Property Taxes

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