What are the schools like in Verona, IL?

School district data for Verona is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Verona?

The median household income in Verona, IL is $39,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.3%.

What is the weather like in Verona, IL?

Verona has an average high temperature of 30.7°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Verona, IL affordable or expensive?

Verona's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Verona is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $111,300 and the median rent is $1,250 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Verona, IL?

Verona has a violent crime rate of 125.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 699.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Verona, IL a Good Place to Live?

Verona is a small town of 259 in Illinois, with a median household income of $39,250 and a 8.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Verona stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Verona is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Verona 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: 102.6

Verona's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Verona costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Verona, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$111,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,250	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$39,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Verona's violent crime rate is 125.4 per 100,000 residents — 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

125.4 /100k

Property Crime

699.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Verona, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Verona sees average highs of 30.7°F in January and 83.5°F in July, with 40.3 inches of annual precipitation and 23.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Verona, IL
Average High — January	30.7°F
Average High — July	83.5°F
Annual Precipitation	40.3"
Annual Snowfall	23.3"

Demographics

Metric	Verona, IL	National Avg
Population	259	—
Median Age	35.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.7%	22.2%
65 and over	10.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Kinsman, IL 4 mi Mazon, IL 5 mi Seneca, IL 8 mi Ransom, IL 9 mi Dwight, IL 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Verona

Verona, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60479

Verona vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Verona, IL affordable or expensive?

Verona's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Verona roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $111,300 and median rent is $1,250/month.

What is the crime rate in Verona, IL?

Verona's violent crime rate is 125.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 699.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Verona?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Verona, IL a good place to live?

Verona, IL has a population of 259, a median household income of $39,250, and an unemployment rate of 8.3%. 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 Verona?

Verona averages 30.7°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.3 inches with about 23.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Verona?

Verona, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60479.

What is the population of Verona?

The population of Verona, Illinois is 259 with a median age of 35.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Verona?

Key numbers for living in Verona: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $111,300, median household income $39,250, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Verona side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.