Vernon, IL is a small village located in Southern Illinois. It has a population of only 1,308 people according to the 2010 census, but despite its small size, Vernon is highly ranked on the bestplaces.net website. Vernon ranks in the top 10% of cities and towns across the US for its low cost of living and housing affordability. According to bestplaces.net, the median home price in Vernon is just over $125,000 and the median household income is about $55,000; both of which represent excellent value when compared to larger cities and other places with similar amenities. The overall livability score for Vernon also ranks well at 70 out of 100. This score takes into account factors such as education level, crime rate, quality of local schools and weather conditions among other things. All in all, Vernon is an excellent place to live with its low costs and high quality of life ratings.
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