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Vernon, NY
Village in Oneida County, New York.
Population
1,238
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,309
ZIP codes
0
Vernon and its ZIP codes
Vernon at a glance
- Vernon is about 3.1 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $63,988 a year, 26% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $184,300 (57% below New York) and median rent is $921 a month.
Local data for Vernon, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Vernon, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,988
Poverty rate
12.4%
Median home value
$184,300
Median rent
$921/mo
Homeownership
59.2%
Bachelor's or higher
18.1%
Median age
47.1
Average commute
22.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (274), German Americans (204), Italian Americans (166).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Oneida County. PPP loans are for Vernon.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,689
101,447 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,323
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2B
FY 2026, $8,733 per person
How people get to work
Vernon, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.8%
- Carpooled14.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home19.4%
Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Vernon, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,396
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
465
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 14°F
44.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Vernon, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
Cities near Vernon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SherrillCity | 3.2 mi | 2.3 |
| VeronaCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1.9 |
| Oneida CastleVillage | 4.7 mi | 0.5 |
| OneidaCity | 6.8 mi | 22.1 |
| Hamilton CollegeCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.5 |
| DurhamvilleCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.4 |
| WestmorelandCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.7 |
| MunnsvilleVillage | 7.3 mi | 0.9 |
| Clark MillsCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.5 |
| ClintonVillage | 8.4 mi | 0.6 |
| WampsvilleVillage | 8.6 mi | 1 |
| Oriskany FallsVillage | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| RomeCity | 11 mi | 74.9 |
| CanastotaVillage | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| OriskanyVillage | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| WhitesboroVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vernon, NY in?
- Vernon is in Oneida County, New York.
- What is the population of Vernon, NY?
- About 1,238 people live in Vernon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vernon?
- Nearby places include Sherrill (3.2 mi), Verona (4.4 mi), Oneida Castle (4.7 mi), Oneida (6.8 mi), Hamilton College (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023