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Vernon Hills
  • Suburb of Chicago, IL
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Suburb
Chicago

Vernon Hills

#13 in Best Places to Live in Illinois
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    Vernon Hills is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 26,723. 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 Vernon Hills...
    Population
    26,723
    Suburb of
    Chicago
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $338,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,790
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      32%
    • Own
      68%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      45
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      18.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      15
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      78.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,534.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      18.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      15%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      29%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      34%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      20%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      11%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
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    Working in Vernon Hills

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $107,938
    National
    $69,021
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