Life in Vernon Hills research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Vernon Hills over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Vernon Hills:
The population in Vernon Hills is 26,772.
The median home value in Vernon Hills is $441,479.
The median income in Vernon Hills is $120,625.
The cost of living in Vernon Hills is 125 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Vernon Hills is $1,855.
The unemployment rate in Vernon Hills is 3.8%.
The poverty rate in Vernon Hills is 5.6%.
The average high in Vernon Hills is 57.9° and the average low is 39.9°.
Crime in Vernon Hills summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Vernon Hills. Key points include:
There were 406 total crimes in Vernon Hills in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Vernon Hills is 1,524.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Vernon Hills is 60.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Vernon Hills is 1,464.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Vernon Hills is -28.06% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Vernon Hills / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 406 | 1,524.7 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 16 | 60.1 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 7.5 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 3 | 11.3 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 7 | 26.3 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 390 | 1,464.6 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 37 | 138.9 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 340 | 1,276.8 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 13 | 48.8 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Vernon Hills summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Vernon Hills. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Vernon Hills is 125 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Vernon Hills is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Vernon Hills is $441,479.
The median income in Vernon Hills is $120,625.
| Living Expense | Vernon Hills | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 107 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 102 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 106 | 93 | 100 | |
| Housing | 184 | 95 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 108 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 91 | 91 | 100 | |
The average high in Vernon Hills is 57.9° and the average low is 39.9°.
There are 70.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 36.4 inches of precipitation each year with 39.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Vernon Hills |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 57.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 39.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 70.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 36.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 39.4 |
The current population in Vernon Hills is 26,772. The population has increased 9.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 26,772 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 26,750 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 26,723 | 1.2% |
| 2020 | 26,396 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 26,343 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 26,259 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 26,084 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 25,910 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 25,768 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 25,535 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 25,325 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 25,144 | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 24,710 | 1.3% |
| 2010 | 24,388 | - |
57.6% White with 15,414 White residents.
1.7% African American with 448 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 5 American Indian residents.
24.3% Asian with 6,504 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 14 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 61 Other residents.
3.8% Two Or More with 1,009 Two Or More residents.
12.4% Hispanic with 3,317 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Vernon Hills | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.6% | 58.7% | 58.2% |
| African American | 1.7% | 13.6% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 24.3% | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 3.8% | 3.0% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 12.4% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
Vernon Hills is 50.5% female with 13,532 female residents.
Vernon Hills is 49.5% male with 13,240 male residents.
| Gender | Vernon Hills | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
2.0% of adults in Vernon Hills completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Vernon Hills completed 9-12th grade.
12.0% of adults in Vernon Hills completed high school / ged.
12.0% of adults in Vernon Hills completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Vernon Hills completed associate's degree.
35.0% of adults in Vernon Hills completed bachelor's degree.
24.0% of adults in Vernon Hills completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Vernon Hills completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Vernon Hills completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Vernon Hills | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 12.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 12.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 35.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 24.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
2.7% of households in Vernon Hills earn Less than $10,000.
1.4% of households in Vernon Hills earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.6% of households in Vernon Hills earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.1% of households in Vernon Hills earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.7% of households in Vernon Hills earn $35,000 to $49,999.
9.5% of households in Vernon Hills earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.4% of households in Vernon Hills earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.5% of households in Vernon Hills earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.4% of households in Vernon Hills earn $150,000 to $199,999.
23.6% of households in Vernon Hills earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Vernon Hills | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.7% | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.4% | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.6% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.1% | 6.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.7% | 9.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.5% | 15.1% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.4% | 12.7% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.5% | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.4% | 9.9% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 23.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |