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About Vernon Hills, IL

Vernon Hills is a modern planned community known for its family-friendly atmosphere, excellent schools, and convenient shopping. This well-designed suburb offers contemporary housing options, beautiful parks, and easy access to major highways.

Community at a Glance

Population

25,319

Median Household Income

$98,125

Median Age

39.6

Total Area

7.9 sq mi

Schools

elementary schools

Hawthorn CCSD 73

middle schools

Hawthorn CCSD 73

middle schools

Lincolnshire-Prairieview SD 103

high schools

Lake ROE

high schools

Adlai E Stevenson HSD 125

high schools

CHSD 128

high schools

Exceptional Learners

unified schools

Spec Educ Dist Lake County/Sedol

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Amenities & Lifestyle

Arts & Culture

  • Vernon Hills Park District – Greenbelt Cultural Center
  • Century Park Amphitheater & Outdoor Performance Space
  • Cook Memorial Public Library District – Vernon Hills Branch
  • Vernon Hills Historical Society
  • Vernon Hills Village Hall Public Art Collection

Fitness & Wellness

  • Vernon Hills Park District – Sports Core
  • Lifetime Fitness – Vernon Hills
  • Orangetheory Fitness – Vernon Hills
  • Vernon Hills Yoga & Wellness Studio

Parks & Nature

  • Butler Lake Forest Preserve
  • Century Park
  • Sullivan Lake Park
  • Deerpath Park
  • Hawthorn Woods Nature Area

Restaurants

  • Wildfire
  • Bébert's Crêperie
  • Sushi Station
  • Barnelli's Pasta Bowl
  • Egg Harbor Cafe

Shopping

  • Hawthorn Mall
  • Mitsuwa Marketplace
  • Hawthorn Village Commons
  • The Wine Goddess
  • Half Price Books

Coffee

  • Café Latte Da
  • Starbucks at Hawthorn Village Commons
  • Nothing Bundt Cakes Café Corner
  • Panera Bread – Vernon Hills

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Things To Do in Vernon Hills, IL

Restaurants, parks, coffee shops, arts & culture — discover the local spots that make Vernon Hills a great place to call home.

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Getting Around

Major Highway Access

Highway

Interstate highway access