Median Age
34 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
31%
Over 65
14%
Vernon
Vernon, CA Area Guide
The heart of industry in East Los Angeles
Industrial
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Commuter
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Convenient
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Great Location
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An exclusively industrial community touting just over 100 residents, Vernon sits only five miles south of Downtown Los Angeles. Although the city is mainly industrial, there are abundant rental opportunities right outside of Vernon’s borders. Residents appreciate proximity to Huntington Park, home to well-kept neighborhood parks, department stores, specialty shops, and restaurants. Vernon offers easy access to Interstates 710, 5, and 10, making commuting into Los Angeles simple. Vernon is a part of East Los Angeles and is proximal to abundant attractions and entertainment options.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$55,999
Average: $70,515
Education
18
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
81
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Vernon has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
98%
Non-Renters
2%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
6%
Other Education
94%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Augustus Hawkins Natural Park
- Hollenbeck Lake
- California Science Center
- Watts Senior Center & Rose Garden
- Watts Towers-Rodia State Park
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Los Angeles International
- Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.