What are the schools like in Vernon, CA?

Vernon is served primarily by Los Angeles Unified. The district operates 506 elementary schools, 83 middle schools, and 175 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.2:1.

What is the median household income in Vernon?

The median household income in Vernon, CA is $69,345 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.6%.

What is the weather like in Vernon, CA?

Vernon has an average high temperature of 68.0°F in January and 82.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.2 inches.

Vernon, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Vernon, CA affordable or expensive?

Vernon's cost of living index is 116, where 100 represents the national average. This means Vernon is 16% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is N/A and the median rent is $1,337 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Vernon, CA?

Vernon has a violent crime rate of 24878.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 258536.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Vernon, CA a Good Place to Live?

Vernon is a small town of 329 in California, with a median household income of $69,345 and a 8.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 116 (US average = 100), which is 16% above the national average.

Strengths: Vernon's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, a higher-than-average crime index, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Vernon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Vernon city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 115.5

Vernon's overall cost of living index is 115.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Vernon costs roughly 16% more than the average American city.

Metric	Vernon, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,337	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	4.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$69,345	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Vernon's violent crime rate is 24878.0 per 100,000 residents — 6447% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

24878.0 /100k

Property Crime

258536.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Vernon is served primarily by Los Angeles Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Vernon, CA	National Avg
School District	Los Angeles Unified	—
Elementary Schools	506	—
Middle Schools	83	—
High Schools	175	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	77.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Vernon sees average highs of 68.0°F in January and 82.0°F in July, with 14.2 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Vernon, CA
Average High — January	68.0°F
Average High — July	82.0°F
Annual Precipitation	14.2"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Vernon, CA	National Avg
Population	329	—
Median Age	28.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	33.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	63.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	34.3%	22.2%
65 and over	16.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Huntington Park, CA 2 mi Maywood, CA 2 mi Bell, CA 2 mi Walnut Park, CA 2 mi Florence-Graham, CA 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Vernon

Vernon, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

90058

Vernon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vernon, CA affordable or expensive?

Vernon's cost of living index is 116, where 100 is the national average. That puts Vernon roughly 16% above the national average in cost. The median home price is N/A and median rent is $1,337/month.

What is the crime rate in Vernon, CA?

Vernon's violent crime rate is 24878.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 258536.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Vernon?

Public schools in Vernon are operated by Los Angeles Unified. The district has 506 elementary, 83 middle, and 175 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.2:1. 12.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Vernon, CA a good place to live?

Vernon, CA has a population of 329, a median household income of $69,345, and an unemployment rate of 8.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Vernon?

Vernon averages 68.0°F in January and 82.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.2 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Vernon?

Vernon, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 90058.

What is the population of Vernon?

The population of Vernon, California is 329 with a median age of 28.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Vernon?

Key numbers for living in Vernon: cost of living index 116 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $69,345, crime index 400 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Vernon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.