Vernon township, Illinois
Vernon township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Vernon township is a geographic entity located in Lake County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 71,353. The land area covers 35.83 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 71,353 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.7 yrs | ±0.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 26,370 | ±611 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 27,390 | ±567 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 26,370 | ±611 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,020 | ±322 |
| Median Home Value | $488,400 | ±$10,021 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,949 | ±$88 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $145,857 | ±$6,945 |
| Per Capita Income | $73,611 | ±$2,916 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.3% | ±1.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 4,409 | ±1,225 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% | ±0.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 36,797 | ±898 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96.1% | ±0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 71,816 (2024)
ID: 163050
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP CLERK
3050 N MAIN ST, BUFFALO GROVE IL 60089-2716
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GUS Population: 718,604 (2024)
ID: 162144
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DEPUTY FINANCE DIRECTOR
18 N COUNTY ST, 9TH FL, WAUKEGAN IL 60085-4304
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | North Chicago, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Medinah, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Chicago, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Lincolnshire, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Elk Grove Village, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Libertyville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Elk Grove Village, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Elk Grove Village, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Deerfield, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Hanover Park, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Empire Beauty School-Vernon Hills
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College Vocational | 3.1 mi away | 226 Hawthorn Village Commons, Vernon Hills, IL, 60061-1519 |
8009204593
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VERNON AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 0.5 mi away | 300 OLDE HALF DAY ROAD, LINCOLNSHIRE, IL, 60069 |
(847) 634-3650
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Trinity International University-Illinois
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College | 3.3 mi away | 2065 Half Day Rd, Deerfield, IL, 60015-1283 |
8479458800
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ASPEN DRIVE LIBRARY
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Library | 3.1 mi away | 701 ASPEN DRIVE, VERNON HILLS, IL, 60061 |
(847) 362-2330
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Worsham College of Mortuary Science
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College | 3.6 mi away | 495 Northgate Pkwy, Wheeling, IL, 60090-2646 |
8478088444
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COOK MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 3.1 mi away | 701 ASPEN DRIVE, VERNON HILLS, IL, 60061 |
(847) 362-2330
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Lake Forest Graduate School of Management
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College | 4.1 mi away | 1905 W. Field Court, Lake Forest, IL, 60045 |
8472345005
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INDIAN TRAILS PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 355 SOUTH SCHOENBECK ROAD, WHEELING, IL, 60090 |
(847) 459-4100
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Libertyville
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College Vocational | 5.8 mi away | 751 E Park Ave, Libertyville, IL, 60048 |
6305283330
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DEERFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.4 mi away | 920 WAUKEGAN ROAD, DEERFIELD, IL, 60015 |
(847) 945-3311
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CHICAGO PALWAUKEE AP, IL US, located 5.7 miles from Vernon township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.9° | 18.4° | 25.1° | 1.33" | — |
| February | 35.8° | 21.2° | 28.5° | 1.28" | — |
| March | 46.7° | 30.2° | 38.4° | 1.84" | — |
| April | 58.1° | 39.3° | 48.7° | 3.31" | — |
| May | 69.5° | 49.7° | 59.6° | 3.76" | — |
| June | 79.5° | 60.1° | 69.8° | 3.97" | — |
| July | 84.0° | 65.8° | 74.9° | 3.15" | — |
| August | 82.0° | 64.7° | 73.4° | 3.70" | — |
| September | 75.3° | 56.3° | 65.8° | 3.04" | — |
| October | 62.5° | 44.5° | 53.5° | 3.11" | — |
| November | 48.5° | 33.4° | 40.9° | 2.15" | — |
| December | 36.9° | 24.0° | 30.4° | 1.64" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire village | Village | 1.4 mi | — |
| Buffalo Grove village | Village | 2.4 mi | — |
| Indian Creek village | Village | 2.6 mi | — |
| Vernon Hills village | Village | 2.7 mi | — |
| Riverwoods village | Village | 3.1 mi | — |
| Long Grove village | Village | 3.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1709777668. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.