Facts about Vernon Hills
Lake County, 30 miles NW of the Loop. W. D. Coon and Theodore Mills
established the foundation of this community when they started a two-hundred-acre farm in 1851.
In 1885 railroad tracks were laid, enabling farmers to move their crops via the Soo Line Railroad.
Vernon Hills Population (year 2000): 20,120.
Vernon Hills Estimated population in July 2005: 23,957 (+19.1% change)
Males: 9,732 (48.4%), Females: 10,388 (51.6%)
Vernon Hills Zip code: 60061
Vernon Hills Median resident age: 34.3 years
Vernon Hills Median household income: $71,297 (year 2000)
Vernon Hills Median house value: $223,300 (year 2000)on Hills-->
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Quick Links for Vernon Hills
Village Government Website
Cuneo Museum and Gardens
Vernon Hills Park District - 847-996-6800
Countryside Fire Protection - 847-367-5511
GLMV Chamber of Commerce - 847-680-0751
Vernon Township Office - 847-634-4600
Vernon Township Assessor's Office - 847-634-4602
Libertyville Township Office - 847-816-6800
Libertyville Township Assessor's Office - 847-362-5900
Central Lake YMCA - 847-367-6797
Cuneo Museum and Gardens - 847-362-3042
Glacier Ice Arena - 847-362-1222
Hawthorn Lanes - 847-367-1600
Illinois State Parks - 217-782-6752
Special Recreation Association of Central Lake County - 847-816-4866
Vernon Hills "The Muni" Nine Hole Golf Course - 847-680-9310
White Deer Run Golf Course - 847-680-6100
Westfield Hawthorn - 847-362-6220
National Arbor Day Foundation - 402-474-5655
Lambs Farm - 847-362-3646
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
