Vernon Hills, IL Area Guide

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Vernon Hills Area Facts

  • Vernon Hills has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Vernon Hills crime rates are 25% lower than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Vernon Hills is 32% higher than the Illinois average
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How to Have the Best Time in Vernon Hills, IL User Rating 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Vernon Hills has lots of great things to do whether you're welcoming friends or family into the city or want to find more local activities that your loved ones will enjoy.

Locations like Beerhead Bar and Eatery are ideal locations for having a great late-night bite to eat. You ...Read More can get a great pizza and quality beers that will make your meal memorable. After dinner, you can enjoy a show at the Marriott Theater, which is only a few miles from the city.

There are also lots of great shops at Hawthorn Mall when you're looking for trendy clothing and unique items that will help you look your best for any type of event. Or, you can take a walk through Cuneo Museum and Gardens, which showcases the history of the city and has beautiful and colorful flowers that make the area even more attractive. Independence Forest Grove Preserves is another location you can visit if you want to see more of the local wildlife up close. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Vernon Hills? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Deerpath Park
      Deerpath Park
      Augusta Park
      Augusta Park
      Kids’ Castle
      Vernon Hills Memorial Arbortheater
      Aspen Backyard Park
      Aspen Backyard Park

      Entertainment

      Vernon Hills Aquatic Center
      Bowlero Vernon HIlls
      AMC Hawthorn 12
      Sky Zone
      Cuneo Mansion
      Lakeside Lanes Recreation Center
      Fair Haven Lanes
      Marriott Theater

      Food & Drink

      Portillo's
      Wendy's
      Panda Express
      Subway
      Burrito Express
      Bo-Bo's Gyros and Ice Cream Parlor
      Rosati's
      Binny's Beverage Depot

      C Commute

      Is public transit available in Vernon Hills? Of all people who commute, 4.3% take public transportation in Vernon Hills.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Vernon Hills? The cost of living in Vernon Hills is 127/100 - which is 32% higher than Illinois.
      Vernon Hills
      127

      27% more expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Vernon Hills? Vernon Hills crime rates are 1,515, which are 25% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      1,515 per 100k people

      34% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 66

      34% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      11%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Vernon Hills? The median income in Vernon Hills is $100,725 which is 70% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $100,72582% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $49,54066% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      53% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Vernon Hills a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Advocate Condell

      A+ Housing

      What are Vernon Hills home prices? Vernon Hills home prices are $341,500 - which is 95% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $341,50085% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,67276% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      65%

      2% higher than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Vernon Hills have good schools? The Vernon Hills graduation rate is 95% - which is 13% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      15% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      55%

      14% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      23:1

      44% higher than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Vernon Hills a good place to live? Vernon Hills has an overall rating of 67% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      67%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      82%

      7 total surveys

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