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Vernon Hills
The Village of Vernon Hills was incorporated in 1958. Major employers include Motorola, Zebra Technologies, J&L Oil, VFP Fire Systems, and ZF Industries.
Recreation
Vernon Hills is endowed with outstanding recreational and community facilities. The Vernon Hills Park District operates 16 parks scattered throughout the community including neighborhood tot lots, athletic complexes, native areas and a community/aquatic center. The village operates a 9 hole golf course, tennis courts, an ice rink and the Arbortheater. The area also has miles of award winning bike paths and adjacent forest preserves.
Schools
The village is served by three elementary school districts including Hawthorn District #73, Diamond Lake Intermediate District #76, and Daniel Wright Middle School District #103. Most elementary students attend Hawthorn District #73 with 3,521 students. Most Vernon Hills students attend Libertyville Community District #128 which has two high schools within its district, Libertyville High School with 1,893 students and Vernon Hills High School with 756 students.
Housing
Vernon Hills offers a range of quality housing unmatched in Lake County for its diversity. The 2000 median house value was $223,300 and the median rent cost was $866. (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
Government Services
Police protection is provided by the Vernon Hills Police Department's 48 sworn officers. Public works services are provided by a 23 member department. Fire protection and emergency medical services are provided by Countryside Fire Protection District and the Lincolnshire/Riverwoods Fire Protection District.
Transportation
Vernon Hills stands at the crossroads of southwest Lake County. State Rtes. 21, 60, 45 and 83 run through or are adjacent to the village while Interstate 94 is less than 2 miles away with a full interchange. Commuter rail service is available on the Metra Wisconsin Central Line. The train station is located at Rt. 45 and Ranney Blvd. Bus service is provided by Pace.
Distance to the Chicago Loop: 35 miles
Distance to O'Hare Airport: 25 miles
Distance to Mitchell Field: 50 miles
Economic Data for Zip Code 60061
Household Income Graph
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Household Income
Estimated Values (2011)
Median Income:
$71,573
Average Income:
$86,642
Per Capita Income
$32,437
Projected Values (2016)
Median Income:
$65,980
Average Income:
$85,312
Per Capita Income
$31,930
Own / Rent
Estimated Values (2011)
Total Home Owners: 7,530
Total Renters: 1,291
Renters: 15%
Owners: 85%
Projected Values (2016)
Total Home Owners: 7,627
Total Renters: 1,383
Renters: 15%
Owners: 85%
Household Size
Estimated Values (2011)
Average Household Size:
2.7
One Person Households:
2,146
Total Families:
6,343
Total Housing Units:
9,266
Vacant Housing Units:
446
Projected Values (2016)
Average Household Size:
2.7
One Person Households:
2,274
Total Families:
6,413
Total Housing Units:
9,641
Vacant Housing Units:
631
Note: Household Income figures are based on total household income.
Demographics Data for Zip Code 60061
Age Range
Number of people in this zip code by age.
Total
23,480
Age 0-14
4,796
Age 15-24
3,271
Age 25-39
4,176
Age 40-59
7,136
Age 60-79
3,534
Age 80+
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75-79
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85+
Population Data for Zip Code 60061
Population Change
Estimated Change 2011
0.8%
Projected Change 2016
3.8%
23,480
23,663
24,370
2010 Census
2011 Estimated
2016 Projected
Population Density
(People per square mile)
Estimated (Current):
2,958
Projected (2016):
3,046
Households
Total (2010 Census):
8,790
Estimated (Present):
8,859
Projected (2016):
9,121
Household Change (2010-Present)
0.8%
Household Change (2010-2016)
3.8%
Notes:
Figures in the Population Change graph represent total population for the zip code.
Estimated Change 2011 shows the percentage of population change between the 2010 Census and 2011.
Projected Change 2016 shows the projected percentage of population change between the 2010 Census and 2016.
Public Schools in Zip Code 60061
Name
District
Grades
Address
City
Students
VERNON HILLS HIGH SCHOOL
CHSD 128
9th-12th
145 NORTH LAKEVIEW PKWY
VERNON HILLS
1,384
HAWTHORN MIDDLE SCHOOL NORTH
HAWTHORN CCSD 73
6th-8th
201 HAWTHORN PKWY
VERNON HILLS
649
HAWTHORN MIDDLE SCHOOL SOUTH
HAWTHORN CCSD 73
6th-8th
600 NORTH ASPEN DR
VERNON HILLS
618
HAWTHORN ASPEN ELEM SCHOOL
HAWTHORN CCSD 73
PreK-5th
500 NORTH ASPEN DR
VERNON HILLS
567
HAWTHORN ELEM SCHOOL NORTH
HAWTHORN CCSD 73
PreK-6th
301 HAWTHORN PKWY
VERNON HILLS
497
HAWTHORN ELEM SCHOOL SOUTH
HAWTHORN CCSD 73
PreK-5th
430 NORTH ASPEN DR
VERNON HILLS
610
HAWTHORN TOWNLINE ELEM SCH
HAWTHORN CCSD 73
PreK-5th
810 ASPEN DR
VERNON HILLS
898
JOHN POWERS CENTER
SPEC EDUC DIST LAKE COUNTY/SEDOL
PreK-7th
201 HAWTHORN PKWY
VERNON HILLS
0
Private Schools in Zip Code 60061
Name
Grades
Address
City
Students
KINDER CARE LEARNING CENTER
K-K
451 CREEKSIDE DRIVE
Vernon Hills
7
Eric Egeland, RE/MAX Suburban | 1344 South Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, IL 60048 | 847-367-8686 | Contact by E-mail
Cell 847.337.7090
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