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Vernon Hills

Illinois · 26,850 residents · 7.737 sq mi
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Vernon Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,725. Population has grown 33% since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $341,500. Households here earn about 47% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,850
+33%since 2000
from 20,120 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,470 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 2,600 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
+20%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K18K21K25K28K1990201020202024Vernon Hills
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,725
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,297 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,540
+54%since 2000
from $32,246 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 10%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$341,500
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $196,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,672
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $866 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.5%
−15.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
35.5% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+23%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78%(15,691)
Black1.7%(336)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(1,446)
Asian11.6%(2,337)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.1%(8,880)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56%(15,039)
Black2.4%(635)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(3,269)
Asian25.8%(6,931)
Other3.5%(930)
Diversity Score75.2%(20,194)
Diversity Score
75
+70%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 54.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
27.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+35%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 74.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
57.9%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
32.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−86.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vernon Hills, Illinois?

Vernon Hills, Illinois has about 26,850 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vernon Hills, Illinois?

The typical household in Vernon Hills, Illinois earns about $100,725 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vernon Hills, Illinois expensive?

In Vernon Hills, Illinois, the median home is worth about $341,500, and the typical rent is about $1,672 a month.

How educated are people in Vernon Hills, Illinois?

About 60.8% of adults age 25 and over in Vernon Hills, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vernon Hills, Illinois?

About 6.5% of people in Vernon Hills, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vernon Hills, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Vernon Hills, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,499 residents, a change of about 75 percent over that period.

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