Vernon 62 Average
Vernon Livability #172 ranked city in Alabama#15,270 ranked city in the USARanks better than 47% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Vernon

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Everyday cost of living expenses like goods and services, housing, groceries, transportation, health care and utilities are far below the national average.

  • Housing

    Impressive scores in the housing category characterize this area, potentially attributed to the availability of affordable housing, strong appreciation rates and high home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities will be difficult to reach within a short walk, often requiring residents to use a vehicle or public transportation for access.

  • Commute

    Low commute scores could be due to limited access to public transit in this area, as well as longer-than-average work commute times for residents.

  • Employment

    This area earns a low score in the employment category due to low household income levels and high unemployment rates, which may pose challenges in seeking job opportunities.

  • Schools

    The low schools score might be a result of factors like lower than average education levels, lackluster reading and math scores and the inaccessibility of local elementary and high schools.

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      Vernon transportation information

      Statistic Vernon Alabama National
      Average one way commute23min25min26min
      Workers who drive to work93.1%85.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool2.3%8.8%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%0.4%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.1%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.0%1.1%2.8%
      Working from home4.6%2.9%4.6%
      Source: The Vernon, AL data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).