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Vernon, New Jersey

Introduction to Vernon, New Jersey

Vernon, New Jersey, in Sussex county, is 21 miles NW of Wayne, New Jersey and 35 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. The town is in the Newark area. There are 24,686 residents in Vernon.

Vernon History

Present day Vernon was originally a part of the Hardyston Township, but was separated on April 8, 1793. It was incorporated on February 21, 1798. The area was named after English admiral Edward Vernon.

Vernon and nearby Attractions

  • Mountain Creek Waterpark
  • Space Farms Zoological Park and Museum
  • Wawayanda State Park
  • High Point State Park
  • Sterling Hill Mining Museum

Things To Do In Vernon

There are a variety of things to do in Vernon. The town offers a water park or you can also enjoy the wildlife beauty at the Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge. The town of Vernon also organizes Oktoberfest and the Birding and Nature Festival every year.

Vernon Transportation

The nearest major airport is Stewart International.

Vernon Higher Education

Higher education facilities are provided by the Sussex County Community College, Ramapo College of New Jersey, Orange County Community College, William Paterson University and several others.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Vernon Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Vernon People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Vernon Low Violent Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Vernon Median Family Income
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Vernon Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Vernon, NJ

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men85
Well-Paid Single Women73
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Age of the Population42
Racial Diversity42
Female Share of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty108
People in Middle Class or Better98
Median Family Income97
College Educated Adults75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home65
Public Transportation Use52
Walking and Biking to Work34
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built89
Affordability of Property Taxes27
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Rents23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime98
Low Property Crime96
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