Moving to Vernon Hills, IL
Vernon Hills is in Lake County, Illinois. Here is what to check before you move: taxes, schools, the commute and homes for sale.
Beatrice Yunck, Real Estate Consultant, Queen Bea Realty Group
Wisconsin license 98118-94 · Illinois license 475.210497 · 4 years in the area
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Vernon Hills at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Lake
- Typical home value
- $459,000 (+5.8% in a year; Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026)
Living in Vernon Hills: taxes compared
Wisconsin vs. Illinois calculator compares towns at your own income and home price. Vernon Hills will be added once its tax rates are sourced.
Because of the Wisconsin–Illinois reciprocity agreement, your wages are taxed by the state you live in, wherever your job is.
Vernon Hills schools
Public school district(s): Hawthorn CCSD 73 (most); Libertyville-Vernon Hills CHSD 128 (Stevenson HSD 125 for some southern areas)
Public schools enroll by home address, so check the district for any house you consider. Official data for every district and school: Illinois Report Card (Illinois State Board of Education).
Commuting from Vernon Hills
- Metra NCS from Vernon Hills to Chicago Union Station: 1 hr–1 hr 11 min
- Drive to downtown Milwaukee: about 1 hr 5 min
- Drive to the Chicago Loop: about 50 min
Off-peak estimates; allow more time at rush hour. · Train times: Metra schedules
Homes for sale in Vernon Hills
Tell us your budget and timeline and we'll send current listings in Vernon Hills that fit.
Nearby towns
- Lake Forest, IL · Lake County
- Lake Bluff, IL · Lake County
- Libertyville, IL · Lake County
- Gurnee, IL · Lake County
- Waukegan, IL · Lake County
- Highland Park, IL · Lake County
Thinking about Vernon Hills?
Tell us about your move and we'll send homes, tax estimates and school information for Vernon Hills and similar towns.
Prefer to talk? Call Beatrice or book a 30-minute call.
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