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Vernon
  • Suburb of Hartford, CT

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C+
  3. Housing
    grade C+
  4. Nightlife
    grade B+
  5. Good for Families
    grade B minus
  6. Diversity
    grade A minus
  7. Jobs
    grade B minus
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade unavailable
  12. Commute
    grade B+

editorial

Vernon is a suburb of Hartford with a population of 30,002. Vernon is in Tolland County. Living in Vernon offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. Many young professionals live in Vernon and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Vernon are above average.

About

About Vernon...
Population
30,002

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$218,700
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,211
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    50%
  • Own
    50%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    54.4
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    3.4
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    3.4
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    13.6
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    183.5
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    927.8
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    146.4
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    10%
  • 10-17 years
    7%
  • 18-24 years
    12%
  • 25-34 years
    17%
  • 35-44 years
    11%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    15%
  • 65+ years
    16%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    14%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    28%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    30%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7%
    national  11%

Working in Vernon

Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$68,566
National
$69,021

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