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Living in Vernon Hills, IL

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What's it like living in Vernon Hills?

Vernon Hills has a Livability Score of 82_/100, which is considered exceptional
Vernon Hills crime rates are 15% lower than the Illinois average
Cost of living in Vernon Hills is 28% higher than the Illinois average

What do the locals think about Vernon Hills?

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

A quiet area

Sense of community

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How to Have the Best Time in Vernon Hills, IL 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+ Vernon Hills Amenities

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

Parks

Kelli Garvanian Park

Aspen Backyard Park

Augusta Park

Deerpath Park

Ranney Park

Entertainment

Bowlero Vernon HIlls

AMC Hawthorn 12

Vernon Hills Aquatic Center

Vernon Hills Aquatic Center

Sky Zone

Food & Drink

Spicy Bites

Auroma Restaurent

Al's Pizza Italia

Calzone and Macaroni Company

Maggiano's Little Italy

C Vernon Hills Commute

Is public transit available in Vernon Hills? Of all people who commute, 4.4% take public transportation in Vernon Hills.

Drive to Work

84%

7% higher than the US average

Take Public Transit

4%

1% lower than the US average

Walk to Work

0%

2% lower than the US average

F Vernon Hills Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Vernon Hills? The cost of living in Vernon Hills is 124/100 - which is 28% higher than Illinois.

24% more expensive than average

3% less expensive than average

National cost of living index

A Vernon Hills Crime

What is the crime rate in Vernon Hills? Vernon Hills crime rates are 1,687, which are 15% lower than Illinois

1,687 per 100k people

28% lower than the US average

Chance of being a victim

28% lower than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is similar

B Vernon Hills Employment

What is the median income in Vernon Hills? The median income in Vernon Hills is $95,217 which is 61% higher than Illinois.

Median household income

$95,21772% higher than the US average

Income per capita

$45,35152% higher than the US average

Unemployment rate

16% lower than the US average

A+ Vernon Hills Health & Safety

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

Hospitals

Northwestern Medicine

Pharmacies

Walgreens

Doctors

Advocate Condell

C+ Vernon Hills Housing

What are Vernon Hills home prices? Vernon Hills home prices are $323,400 - which is 85% higher than Illinois

Median home value

$323,40075% higher than the US average

Median rent price

$1,22629% higher than the US average

10% higher than the US average

B Vernon Hills Schools

Does Vernon Hills have good schools? The Vernon Hills graduation rate is 95% - which is 13% higher than Illinois

High school grad. rates

15% higher than the US average

School test scores

14% higher than the US average

Student teacher ratio

44% higher than the US average

B+ Vernon Hills User Ratings

Is Vernon Hills a good place to live? Vernon Hills has an overall rating of 77% from 8 reviews.

Overall user rating

8 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

7 total surveys

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