Vernon Hills: A Look at Metra Stops, Income Levels

A look at income levels in suburban towns with Metra stops provides a glimpse at the disparity in wealth throughout the area, according to a map by Crain's Chicago Business Journal. 

Among all Chicago and suburban Metra stops, Vernon Hills ranked as the 50th highest income with an average income of $90,325, according to Crain's.

Vernon Hills residents make on average 10.1 to 30 percent of the highest incomes, according to Crain's.

Neighboring Libertyville ranked as the 22nd highest income with an average income of $109,416, while Grayslake ranked as the 61st highest income with an average income of $86,825.

The Metra station that ranked as number one was Kennilworth where the average income came in at $242,188, according to Crain's. 

Read more and find out how other area suburbs compare on Crain's Chicago Business Journal.