Vernon is a small town of 228 in Utah, with a median household income of $52,344
and a 1.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Vernon stands out for an affordable cost of living.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. 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: 92.8
Vernon's overall cost of living index is 92.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Vernon costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Vernon, UT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$245,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,000
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
85.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$52,344
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Vernon's violent crime rate is 329.4 per 100,000 residents
— 13% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
329.4 /100k
Property Crime
1224.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Vernon is served primarily by Tooele District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.6:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Vernon, UT
National Avg
School District
Tooele District
—
Elementary Schools
16
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
5
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Vernon sees average highs of 39.4°F in January
and 90.1°F in July,
with 10.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 36.4 inches of snow per year.
Vernon's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Vernon roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $245,500 and median rent is $1,000/month.
Vernon's violent crime rate is 329.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1224.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Vernon are operated by Tooele District.
The district has 16 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.6:1. 11.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Vernon, UT has a population of 228, a median household income of $52,344, and an unemployment rate of 1.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Vernon averages 39.4°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 10.6 inches
with about 36.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Vernon, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 84080.
The population of Vernon, Utah is 228 with a median age of 42.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Vernon: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $245,500, median household income $52,344, crime index 75 (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.
