Vernon, AL (35592) is a town located in Lamar County, Alabama. It has a population of approximately 3,284 people according to the 2019 US census. A recent report from BestPlaces ranks Vernon highly in several categories including its cost of living, housing costs, education and crime. The cost of living index for Vernon is 85.1 which is one of the lowest in the area and 15.9 lower than the national average. Housing costs are also lower than most places with an average of $78,400 for a single-family home compared to the national average of $231,200. Education levels rank higher than both state and national averages with 23% having completed some college and 7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher. Finally, Lawrenceville is considered one of the safer areas with its crime rate being 60% lower than the national average.
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