Lake County, Illinois
Vernon Hills Real Estate and Local Guide
A north suburban village of Chicago that serves as a retail hub for surrounding Lake County communities, combining major shopping centers with lakes and extensive parks. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Vernon Hills best.
About the area
Living in Vernon Hills, IL
Century Park became Illinois' first park district park to earn arboretum accreditation in 2017.
The housing market
Homes in Vernon Hills
- About 66% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 38% of housing units are detached single-family homes, reflecting a large share of townhomes and multifamily units.
- The median home value is about $384,800.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Vernon Hills home
Hawthorn Mall
A 1.2-million-square-foot regional shopping center built in the 1970s
Mellody Farm
A retail and dining development built on a former 52-acre soybean field
Vernon Hills Athletic Complex
A 184-acre sports complex on land once used as a Nike missile base
Century Park
The park district's largest park at 113 acres, surrounding Big Bear and Little Bear Lakes
Century Park Arboretum
In 2017 became Illinois' first park district park to earn arboretum accreditation
Neighborhoods
Vernon Hills areas to know
New Century Town
Townhouse and single-family neighborhood north of Route 60 surrounding Big Bear Lake
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.