Livability Score

79
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (9) B
Corner Bakery
Coffee Shop
Bearology
Coffee Shop
Bearology
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Melt Gelato & Crepe Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tous les Jours
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Lauretta's Italian Bake Shop and Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Mischief's Brewing
Coffee Shop
Hansa Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) F
Vernon Hills Aquatic Center
Water Park
Bowlero Vernon HIlls
Bowling Alley
AMC Hawthorn 12
Cinema
Sky Zone
Attraction
Cuneo Mansion
Museum
Lakeside Lanes Recreation Center
Bowling Alley
Fair Haven Lanes
Bowling Alley
Marriott Theater
Theatre Arts
Ansel B. Cook House
Museum
The Cressey Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Liberty Twin
Cinema
Food and Drink (37) A+
Portillo's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Burrito Express
Fast Food
Bo-Bo's Gyros and Ice Cream Parlor
Fast Food
Rosati's
Fast Food
Binny's Beverage Depot
Alcohol
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
The Liquor Barn
Alcohol
Jamba
Fast Food
Potbelly
Fast Food
Cinnabon
Fast Food
Saku
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
KFC
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
MOD Pizza
Fast Food
Fitness (5) A+
Bears Fit
Gym
Sullivan Community Center
Community Centre
Vernon Hills Gymnastics
Gym
The Barre Code
Gym
Life Time
Gym
Manduu
Gym
The Libertyville Club
Gym
Martial Arts
Gym
Fitness 19
Gym
CPAC
Gym
Crown Fitness & Wellness Center
Gym
Mundelein Senior Center
Community Centre
Black Cat Yoga
Gym
Groceries (5) F
Tous les Jours
Bakery
Thrupthi Foods
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Mariano's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Garden Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Mendoza Grocery
Grocery Store
Mariano's
Grocery Store
Murphy's Health Foods & Juice Bar
Health Food
Sunset Foods
Grocery Store
Parks (89) A+
Deerpath Park
Park
Deerpath Park
Park
Augusta Park
Park
Augusta Park
Park
Kids’ Castle
Playground
Vernon Hills Memorial Arbortheater
Park
Aspen Backyard Park
Park
Aspen Backyard Park
Park
Westwood Park
Park
Westwood Park
Park
Stone Fence Farm Park
Park
Stone Fence Park
Park
W. Sieja Greenspace
Park
Kelli Garvanian Park
Park
Cynthia T. Peterson Park
Park
Century Park
Park
Kelli Garvanian Park
Park
Bark Park Park
Park
The Larry Laschen Community Center
Park
Larry Laschen Tennis Courts
Park
Sledding Hill (no skis)
Playground
Yeet Pond Greenspace
Park
Depot Park
Park
Donnelly Park North
Park
Zip Line
Playground
Shops (58) A+
Target
Department Store
Pearle Vision
Optician
AT&T
Electronics
Empire Beauty School
Beauty
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Bob's Discount Furniture
Furniture
Jared
Fashion
Walmart
Department Store
Macy's
Department Store
Barbara's Bookstore
Books
Eddie Bauer
Clothing
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
PetSmart
Pets
Manny's Mini Mart
Convenience Store
JCPenney
Department Store
Batteries Plus Bulbs
Electronics
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
Marathon
Convenience Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
DXL Men's Apparel
Clothing
Best Buy
Electronics
Ashley HomeStore
Furniture
Penny Mustard Furnishings
Furniture
Salon G
Hairdresser
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 4.3% take public transportation in Vernon Hills.
Public Transit Stops (3)
Stops & Stations F
Hawthorn Mall
Bus Stop
Vernon Hills
Transit Station
Milwaukee & Woodbine
Bus Stop
Milwaukee & Red Top Drive
Bus Stop
Milwaukee & Red Top Plaza
Bus Stop
Prairie View
Transit Station
Milwaukee & Condell
Bus Stop
Milwaukee & Condell
Bus Stop
Mundelein
Transit Station
School Bus Pickup Area
Bus Stop
Hawley & Prospect EB
Bus Stop
Hawley & Prospect WB
Bus Stop
Hawley & Brice
Bus Stop
Hawley & Morris (Metra) EB
Bus Stop
Hawley & Morris (Metra) EB
Bus Stop
Hawley & Seymour
Bus Stop
Tower & 4 Overlook Point
Bus Stop
600 Barclay Blvd
Bus Stop
Milwaukee & Church
Bus Stop
Barclay & Aptakisic
Bus Stop
Libertyville Metra Station
Bus Stop
Libertyville
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.3% C-
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Vernon Hills is 127/100 - which is 32% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime A+

Vernon Hills crime rates are 1,370 per 100k, which is 30% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
1,265 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
105 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Vernon Hills is $100,725 - which is 70% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$100,725 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.2% A+
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health B

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (13)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Vernon Hills Police Communications Center
Police
Vernon Hills Police Department
Police
Countryside Fire Protection District Station 2
Fire Station
Countryside Fire Station #2
Fire Station
Advocate Condell
Doctor
Steven Hoffenberg DDS
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Northwestern Medicine
Clinic
ADVENT
Clinic
NorthShore Medical Group
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Mundelein Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Illinois Bone and Joint Institute
Doctor
Townline Dental Care
Dentist
Lincolnshire Riverwoods Fire Protection District Station 53
Fire Station
Osco Drug
Pharmacy
Libertyville Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Countryside Dental
Dentist
Buffalo Grove Fire Department
Fire Station
Lake County Dental Care: Dr. David Potts
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Advocate Condell Medical Center
Hospital
Advocate Condell Medical Center: Emergency Room
Hospital
Mundelein Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Vernon Hills home prices are $341,500 - which is 95% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$341,500 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
5% B
Home Affordability
3.4x (home price to income ratio) B-
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schools A

The Vernon Hills graduation rate is 95% - which is 13% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
55% D
High School Grad. Rates
95% A+
Elementary Schools (9) A+
Hawthorn Elem School South
Hawthorn Middle School South
Hawthorn Aspen Elem School
Hawthorn Sch Of Dual Language
Hawthorn Townline Elem Sch
Hawthorn Middle School North
Hawthorn Elem School North
Vernon Hills Montessori Academy
Cdw At Play Child Care Center
Lake Co Hulse Detention Center 6-
Libertyville Montessori School
Montessori & Music Center
Diamond Lake Elem School
Fairhaven School
Twin Groves Middle School
Condell Day Center
Woodlawn Middle School
Half Day School
West Oak Middle School
Country Meadows Elem School
Copeland Manor Elem School
Washington Elem School
Rockland Elem School
Highland Middle School
Meridian Middle School
High Schools (2) F
Vernon Hills High School
Lake Co Hulse Detention Center 9-
Adlai E Stevenson High School
Carmel Catholic High School
Libertyville High School
Transition Center
Lake Forest Academy
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ratings C+

Vernon Hills has an overall rating of 67% from 8 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes A
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Vernon Hills Area Facts

  • Vernon Hills has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Vernon Hills crime rates are 30% lower than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Vernon Hills is 32% higher than the Illinois average

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How to Have the Best Time in Vernon Hills, IL 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Vernon Hills has lots of great things to do whether you're welcoming friends or family into the city or want to find more local activities that your loved ones will enjoy.

Locations like Beerhead Bar and Eatery are ideal locations for having a great late-night bite to eat. You ...Read More can get a great pizza and quality beers that will make your meal memorable. After dinner, you can enjoy a show at the Marriott Theater, which is only a few miles from the city.

There are also lots of great shops at Hawthorn Mall when you're looking for trendy clothing and unique items that will help you look your best for any type of event. Or, you can take a walk through Cuneo Museum and Gardens, which showcases the history of the city and has beautiful and colorful flowers that make the area even more attractive. Independence Forest Grove Preserves is another location you can visit if you want to see more of the local wildlife up close. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Vernon Hills? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Deerpath Park
      Deerpath Park
      Augusta Park
      Augusta Park
      Kids’ Castle
      Vernon Hills Memorial Arbortheater
      Aspen Backyard Park
      Aspen Backyard Park

      Entertainment

      Vernon Hills Aquatic Center
      Bowlero Vernon HIlls
      AMC Hawthorn 12
      Sky Zone
      Cuneo Mansion
      Lakeside Lanes Recreation Center
      Fair Haven Lanes
      Marriott Theater

      Food & Drink

      Portillo's
      Wendy's
      Panda Express
      Subway
      Burrito Express
      Bo-Bo's Gyros and Ice Cream Parlor
      Rosati's
      Binny's Beverage Depot

      C Commute

      Is public transit available in Vernon Hills? Of all people who commute, 4.3% take public transportation in Vernon Hills.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Vernon Hills? The cost of living in Vernon Hills is 127/100 - which is 32% higher than Illinois.
      Vernon Hills
      127

      27% more expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Vernon Hills? Vernon Hills crime rates are 1,370, which are 30% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      1,370 per 100k people

      41% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 73

      41% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -19%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Vernon Hills? The median income in Vernon Hills is $100,725 which is 70% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $100,72582% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $49,54066% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      53% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Vernon Hills a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Advocate Condell

      A+ Housing

      What are Vernon Hills home prices? Vernon Hills home prices are $341,500 - which is 95% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $341,50085% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,67276% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      65%

      2% higher than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Vernon Hills have good schools? The Vernon Hills graduation rate is 95% - which is 13% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      15% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      55%

      14% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      23:1

      44% higher than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Vernon Hills a good place to live? Vernon Hills has an overall rating of 67% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      67%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      82%

      7 total surveys

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