Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
45-54 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
18%
Vernon Hills
Vernon Hills, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,165
Population
27,535
Renter Mix
33% Rent
A wooded retreat just north of Chicago
Shopping
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Dining
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Commutes
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Outdoors
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Lake
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River
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Mass Transit
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Walkable
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Bike-Friendly
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A tree-filled Vernon Hills -- with its winding lanes and period light posts -- resembles a rural community more than a suburb of Chicago, but this terrific city is about 35 miles from Downtown Chicago -- a one-hour ride on the Metra. The Vernon Hills Metra Station is located on the south side of the city, near Hawthorn Club Park. Take Ranney Avenue off Highway 45. If you find a Vernon Hills apartment within biking distance, you'll find plenty of bike racks at the station.
Vernon Hills is considered a shopping destination for much of the surrounding communities; it features several popular shopping plazas and the Hawthorn Mall. The mall is located near the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue and Townline Road. Several restaurants, bars, movie theaters, an ice-skating rink, and a bowling alley are also in this area.
With its beautiful setting, residents of Vernon Hills have access to a variety of parks and lakes. Century Park, in the heart of Vernon Hills, features two fishing lakes -- Big Bear Lake and Little Bear Lake. The park also has two playgrounds, basketball and volleyball courts, 2.7 miles of walking/biking trails, exercise stations, a sledding hill, picnic areas, a boat launch, an outdoor ice skating area, and three ball fields. Other nearby parks include the Cynthia T. Peterson Park, Lake Charles Park, Deerpath Park, and Sullivan Woods. On the other side of Des Plaines River, Captain Daniel Wright Woods Forest Preserve covers 750 acres with hiking, bicycling, skiing, and horseback riding trails. The park also has a fishing pier on a three-acre pond, an off-leash dog park, and the Adlai E. Stevenson Historic Home.
Explore the City
Vernon Hills has an active commercial area and a sprawling network of park-dotted subdivisions.
A golf course is nestled right behind a nice residential neighborhood in Vernon Hills.
A resident of Vernon Hills spends time on the fishing pier at Century Park.
The bridge at Deerpath Park is one of the many scenic views in Vernon Hills.
The Vernon Hills Athletic Complex is a great place to take your dog for a walk.
Many beautiful colonial homes can be found in the Vernon Hills neighborhood.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$115,548
Average: $144,998
Education
13,724
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,674
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Vernon Hills has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
45%
Other Education
55%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Vernon Hills, IL is $2,099 for a studio, $2,162 for one bedroom, $2,402 for two bedrooms, and $3,889 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Vernon Hills has increased by 7.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,162/month
756 Sq Ft
House
$4,124/month
1,955 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,158/month
915 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,833/month
1,493 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Vernon Hills, IL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
Hawthorn Aspen Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
337 Students
Hawthorn Townline Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
284 Students
Hawthorn Elementary School North
Public
Grades K-5
390 Students
Hawthorn Elementary School South
Public
Grades K-5
497 Students
Hawthorn School Of Dual Language
Public
Grades K-5
409 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
623 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
656 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
1,505 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Exceptional Learners Collaborativ
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Half Day Forest Preserve
- Captain Daniel Wright Woods
- Des Plaines River Trail & Greenway
- Old School Preserve
- Rivershire Park and Nature Center
Airports
- Chicago O'Hare International
- Chicago Midway International
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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.