Vernon Hills, Illinois · ZIP 60061

Vernon Hills — ZIP 60061

Vernon Hills (60061) scores 65/100 — Fair for Illinois. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $464K.

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share6%

Property crime share94%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index65/100

Avg reading proficiency46%

Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index28/100

Typical home value$464K

Median rent$2,438/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$464K

Median Rent

$2,438/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 21 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

5,613

Violent Crime

799

Property Crime

4,814

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Lake County, Illinois (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Vernon Hills High School	09–12	1,419	Not reported	56%
Hawthorn Middle School North	06–08	627	Not reported	45%
Hawthorn Middle School South	06–08	609	Not reported	45%
Hawthorn Elem School South	01–05	505	Not reported	49%
Hawthorn Sch of Dual Language	KG–05	413	Not reported	32%
Hawthorn Elem School North	01–05	347	Not reported	51%
Hawthorn Aspen Elem School	01–05	313	Not reported	34%
Hawthorn Townline Elem Sch	01–05	306	Not reported	52%
Hawthorn Sch for Young Learners	KG–KG	248	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

27,883

Median Income

$124K

Homeownership

68%

Median Age

41.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 60061 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 60061 has a school score of 65/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 60061 is approximately $464K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 60061 in Vernon Hills has an overall NeighborScore of 65/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.