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Vernon hills, IL

Vernon hills, IL.

Population: 27,974 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Vernon hills, IL is $461,634 — up 5.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $531,500 after a median 42 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,420/month. 14 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$461,634

Median home value

+5.5%

1-year change

42

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$461,634
1-year appreciation
+5.5%
3-year appreciation
+18.2%
5-year appreciation
+37.2%
10-year appreciation
+52.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$461,634
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$531,500
Median list price
$650,000
Median price per sqft
$243
1-year sale-price change
-25.0%
Median days on market
42 days
Homes sold (recent period)
36
For-sale inventory
77
Sale-to-list ratio
100.4%
Active listings
34
1-year forecast
+2.0%
Days to pending
42 days
New listings (monthly)
37

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,420/mo
1-year rent change
+3.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,990/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,120/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,390/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,080/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,560/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
14
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
3
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
Spec Educ Dist Lake County/Sedol, Lake ROE, Hawthorn CCSD 73
Schools include
John Powers Center, Transition, ROE Alternative Prog of Lake Co, Hawthorn Townline Elem Sch, Hawthorn Middle School North

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, strongWind, tornado, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 22% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
19.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Wauconda Sand & Gravel (9.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.1 in
Annual snowfall
29.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
182
Days with Moderate air quality
47
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
179

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
100,560
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
89,882

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (42 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
30
Nearest airport
Campbell Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
20
Hospitals include
NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM - EVANSTON HOSPITAL, ADVOCATE SHERMAN HOSPITAL, SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL-ELGIN
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
110
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,667 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
5.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.4%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
84.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
289,339
Average weekly wage
$1,795
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
432

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Vernon hillsState medianUS median
Median home value$461,634$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$531,500$212,000$325,000
Median days on market42 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$2,420/mo$1,800/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Vernon hills, IL?
$461,634.
What is the median sale price in Vernon hills, IL?
$531,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Vernon hills, IL?
Median days on market: 42 days.
What is typical rent in Vernon hills, IL?
Typical rent: $2,420/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Vernon hills, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, strongWind, tornado, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Vernon hills, IL in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Vernon hills, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 22% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Vernon hills, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Vernon hills, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Vernon hills, IL?
14 schools (6 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Vernon hills, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 8.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Vernon hills, IL?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Vernon hills, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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