Vernon Hills, Illinois Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Vernon Hills, Illinois is 26,772 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 80th-largest city in Illinois. The median household income is $120,625, the median home value is $384,800, and the median age is 41.3.
The population has grown 7.9% since 2010 (25,032 → 27,002).
26,772
Population
3460
People / sq mi
$120,625
Median Income
$384,800
Median Home Value
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Vernon Hills covers 7.7 sq mi of land at 3460 people per square mile.
About Vernon Hills, IL
What sets Vernon Hills apart is where people work — remote work is unusually prominent here, at 26.3% versus 14.0% nationally. Vernon Hills is a city in Illinois with a population of 26,772.
The typical household earns $120,625 a year, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 3.6%, is on the lower side for US cities and below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $384,800, with typical rent around $1,855.
Vernon Hills is among the best-educated US cities: 66.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%. An unusually large 26.3% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Vernon Hills — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
Vernon Hills village Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Vernon Hills village had a population of 25,032 in 2010 and 27,002 in 2024, a 7.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 27,002 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.55%.
27,002
Population (2024)
25,032
Population (2010)
27,002
Peak (2024)
0.55%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 25,032 |
| 2011 | 25,552 |
| 2012 | 25,508 |
| 2013 | 25,575 |
| 2014 | 25,837 |
| 2015 | 26,235 |
| 2016 | 26,277 |
| 2017 | 26,185 |
| 2018 | 26,568 |
| 2019 | 26,521 |
| 2020 | 26,825 |
| 2021 | 26,807 |
| 2022 | 26,874 |
| 2023 | 26,887 |
| 2024 | 27,002 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 64.2% |
| Black or African American | 1.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$120,625
Median Household Income
$61,972
Per Capita Income
3.6%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$384,800
Median Home Value
$1,855
Median Rent
66.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
95.8%
High School+
66.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.6%
Drive Alone
63.3%
Public Transit
26.3%
Work From Home
26.8 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
14.0%
Foreign Born
59.0%
Non-English at Home
3.3%
Veterans
8.3%
With Disability
95.8%
Health Insurance
98.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 19.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 19.7% |
| Manufacturing | 17.5% |
| Information | 8.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.0% |
| Retail Trade | 2.5% |
| Public Administration | 2.0% |
| Construction | 1.7% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Vernon Hills, Illinois has a population of 26,772 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 80th-largest city in Illinois.
The median household income in Vernon Hills, Illinois is $120,625, with 3.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Vernon Hills, Illinois is $384,800, with median monthly rent at $1,855 and a homeownership rate of 66.3%.
The median age in Vernon Hills, Illinois is 41.3 years. The population is 49.5% male and 50.5% female.
The population has grown 7.9% since 2010 (25,032 → 27,002).
Vernon Hills village, IL Climate
Vernon Hills village, IL has an average annual temperature of 9.1°C (48°F) and receives about 888 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
9.1°C
Avg Temp
888
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -6° / 21° | 42 mm |
| February | -3° / 26° | 33 mm |
| March | 2° / 36° | 63 mm |
| April | 8° / 47° | 90 mm |
| May | 15° / 58° | 86 mm |
| June | 20° / 68° | 96 mm |
| July | 23° / 73° | 95 mm |
| August | 22° / 71° | 104 mm |
| September | 18° / 64° | 93 mm |
| October | 11° / 52° | 61 mm |
| November | 4° / 39° | 68 mm |
| December | -3° / 27° | 57 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Vernon Hills village, IL
The most comfortable months to visit Vernon Hills village, IL are typically August, June and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 28°C high). The coldest is January (near -11°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.