Village of Vernon Hills, Illinois

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* Population: 20,120 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
* Median Household Income: $71,297 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
* Tax Rate Per $100 Assessed Value: 5.838% to 9.262% (2000 County Clerk Tax Extension)

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

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