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Vernon Township

  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Town in New Jersey
  • 47 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      C+
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    Vernon Township is located in New Jersey with a population of 22,369. Vernon Township is in Sussex County. Living in Vernon Township offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in Vernon Township and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Vernon Township are above average.
    Population
    22,369

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $237,500
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,250
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban Rural Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      14%
    • Own
      86%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      4.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      54.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      371.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      27.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      18%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      23%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      34%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      13%

    Working in Vernon Township

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $93,902
    National
    $55,322
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    Vernon Township Reviews

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    Vernon Township is a great place to live if you love rural areas and nature, and the Appalachian Trail even runs right through it! Vernon has a great amount of hiking trails to explore, and the countryside is absolutely beautiful. If you love to ski, Vernon has ski and snowboarding slopes in the winter, and in the summer it has a water park. However, beyond hiking and skiing, there is not much else to do in town. Usually you have to drive at least 20 to 30 minutes to another town for more entertainment, and there is little to no nightlife. Job opportunities in Vernon are also not great; most people either work in the school systems, own their own businesses, or have to commute for their jobs.
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    I grew up in Vernon and of all the places I've visited in the country, few places have this level of access to nature with close proximity to a major city (New York City). You can get to NYC in less than an hour, but spend your time in town on hiking trails, skiing/snowboarding, kayaking, swimming, biking... you name it! I consider it to be the most beautiful area in New Jersey. That said, it is still New Jersey. Taxes are a bit higher than other places, and traffic 30 minutes outside of Vernon can be intense. For the ideal balance of opportunities by a city and outdoor recreation, Vernon is the place!
    Vernon Township is not a great place to live. There is hardly anything to do if you aren't an outdoors-oriented person. It is very far from most places that are actually interesting. New York City is an hour and a half drive or more in even the most moderate traffic. You get what you pay for, so although housing is cheap, there isn't much walkability or public transport available, so you are going to be paying more for gasoline, wear and tear on your car, etc.