Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to Vernon Hills, IL
$525,000Median listing price
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About Vernon Hills
Vernon Hills (~26,800 residents) is a corporate and retail hub in central Lake County, home to the Hawthorn shopping area and major employers (including CDW's headquarters). Housing is a mix of 1980s–2000s subdivisions, townhomes and apartments —.
Home prices in Vernon Hills
The median listing price in Vernon Hills is $525,000.
Top places in Vernon Hills
- Hawthorn shopping area
- Vernon Hills Village Center
- Century Park
- Lakeview Park
- Big Bear Park
- Nearby Independence Grove Forest Preserve (~10 minutes).
Commuting from Vernon Hills
- Metra North Central Service (NCS); Vernon Hills station in town to Chicago Union Station. Limited weekday-only service — verify schedule.
- Approximate drive to downtown Chicago (the Loop): ~35–50 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, ~35 miles via I-94).
Vernon Hills FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Vernon Hills, IL?
The median listing price in Vernon Hills is $525,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Vernon Hills, IL?
Metra North Central Service (NCS); Vernon Hills station in town to Chicago Union Station. Limited weekday-only service — verify schedule.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.