Vernon Hills, IL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Population
| Metric | Vernon Hills | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,718 | 12,497,595 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2734.9 | 215.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.08% | -0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 43.9 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 8,755 | 5,000,691 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Vernon Hills grew by 19.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 22,095 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Vernon Hills has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Vernon Hills | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $130,888 | $82,179 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.14% | 4.78% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Vernon Hills is about 59% higher than in Illinois.
Housing
| Metric | Vernon Hills | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $1,120,831 | $162,405 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,842 | $1,226 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 72.3% | 66.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Vernon Hills is about 50.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,842 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Vernon Hills spend about 47 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 194 hours, about 8.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Vernon Hills | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.3 | 23.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 46.6 | 47.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 194 | 198 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,022 | $6,148 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 26.6% | 14.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 7,977 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,523 | 1,547 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Vernon Hills is 23 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Illinois.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Vernon Hills has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Vernon Hills | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 66.7% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.54 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Vernon Hills has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Vernon Hills | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.7 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 8.5% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.0% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Vernon Hills, Illinois.
What is the population of Vernon Hills, Illinois?
The population of Vernon Hills, Illinois is 21,718, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Vernon Hills, Illinois?
The population density of Vernon Hills, Illinois is 2734.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Vernon Hills, Illinois?
The median household income in Vernon Hills, Illinois is $130,888, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Vernon Hills, Illinois?
The median home price in Vernon Hills, Illinois is $1,120,831, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Vernon Hills, Illinois?
The unemployment rate in Vernon Hills, Illinois is 4.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.