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Vernon, FL


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Vernon, Florida

Vernon, Florida, in Washington county, is 45 miles SW of Dothan, Alabama (center to center) and 229 miles S of Atlanta, Georgia. There are 743 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Vernon

In Vernon, about 55% of adults are married.

Women are better represented than men in Vernon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Vernon had a median family income of $24,196.

Political Inclinations

Vernon folks tended to give their money ($475) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Vernon Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Vernon that were owner-occupied was 75%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the city has going for it. Compared to most cities in the state, Vernon has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Vernon, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Vernon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyVernon Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 16%Vernon Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Vernon Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Vernon, FL

Comparing Vernon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population910
Racial Diversity94
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Senior Citizens65
Age of the Population44
Male Share of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married46
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults43
People Above Poverty11
People in Middle Class or Better11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work63
Public Transportation Use53
Short Commute Times21
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing96
People Living Alone87
Housing Recently Built73
Affordability of Rents69
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
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