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Vernon, FL

Vernon, FL.

Population: 3,920 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Vernon, FL is $191,629 — up 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $160,000 after a median 19 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hurricane, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$191,629

Typical home value

+1.9%

1-year change

19

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$191,629
1-year appreciation
+1.9%
3-year appreciation
+5.7%
5-year appreciation
+16.0%
10-year appreciation
+118.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2025)
$194,180
House Price Index (state)
552.0 (+0.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$160,000
Median list price
$307,500
Median price per sqft
$120
1-year sale-price change
-52.6%
Median days on market
19 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
89.9%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
-0.2%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$896/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$955/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,040/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,243/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,479/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.1 : 1
Schools include
VERNON HIGH SCHOOL, VERNON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, VERNON MIDDLE SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 64% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
91.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sapp Battery Salvage (22.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
65.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Redhead Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) (17 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
SOUTHEAST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, FLOWERS HOSPITAL, WIREGRASS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+170 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1989
Housing built before 1970
17.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.1%
Median annual property tax
$778
Mean commute to work
38 min
Households with broadband internet
22.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,485
Average weekly wage
$857
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Professional Services, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
223

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

VernonState medianUS median
Typical home value$191,629$343,854$288,527
Median sale price$160,000$359,990$325,000
Median days on market19 days72 days51 days
Median annual property tax$778$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Vernon, FL?
$191,629.
What is the median sale price in Vernon, FL?
$160,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Vernon, FL?
Median days on market: 19 days.
What is typical rent in Vernon, FL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,040/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Vernon, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Vernon, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 64% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Vernon, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Vernon, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Vernon, FL?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Vernon, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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