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Vernon, WI
One of Wisconsin’s newest villages, in south-central Waukesha County.
7,474Population (2020)
~49Median Age
~$120KMedian Household Income
~3,071Housing Units
~$435KMedian Home Value
Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2020 Census (population) and 2020–2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates (age, income, housing units, home value) for Vernon village, WI (approx., rounded where noted)
Local Knowledge
One of Wisconsin’s Newest Villages
Vernon is a village in south-central Waukesha County, incorporated from the former Town of Vernon on June 4, 2020 — a town that had been organized since 1839. It’s a low-density community with natural areas like the Vernon Wildlife Area and Martin’s Woods alongside its historic 1854 Reformed Presbyterian Church.
Home buyers looking at Vernon will find a rural, low-density character close to Big Bend and Mukwonago. Apex Realty Group helps buyers and sellers navigate Vernon and the surrounding Waukesha County communities with real-time MLS access and local, on-the-ground guidance.
At a Glance
CountyWaukesha
Incorporated2020
ZIP Code53103
School DistrictMukwonago Area SD
NotableVernon Wildlife Area
NearbyBig Bend, Mukwonago, Muskego
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What Makes Vernon, Vernon
Built in 1854 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this church was the only Covenanter congregation ever formed in Wisconsin.
The Vernon Wildlife Area, a Fox River wetland complex near Vernon, is managed by the Wisconsin DNR for wildlife habitat.
Martin's Woods State Natural Area preserves protected woodland within Vernon.
Heather Ridge Park gives Vernon residents a local park close to the village center.
Vernon's Village Hall serves as the civic center for one of Wisconsin's newest villages, incorporated in 2020.
Homes in Vernon
A Low-Density, Rural Feel
Vernon’s housing reflects its low-density, rural character, with homes spread across the village’s roughly 33 square miles rather than concentrated in a dense downtown. As with any community, the specific mix of home styles, lot sizes, and price points varies street to street — the most reliable picture comes from current, real-time listings rather than generalizations, which is where Apex’s live MLS access below can help.
HOA Fees & Special Assessments
HOAs and Mello-Roos in Vernon
No notable, named homeowners association exists in Vernon — the village’s own municipal code includes only standard zoning and subdivision regulations, not a dominant community HOA. If a specific listing does have one, it’s worth confirming HOA status and fees directly.
Mello-Roos is a California-specific special tax district, created under California law to fund infrastructure in some new developments — it does not exist in Wisconsin, so it does not apply to homes in Vernon. Wisconsin buyers should instead ask about a property’s regular tax assessment, which Apex Realty Group can help explain for any listing you’re considering.
Schools
Schools Serving Vernon
Mukwonago Area School District
| School | Type | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| Clarendon Avenue Elementary School | Public | PreK–6 |
| Park View Middle School | Public | Grades 7–8 |
| Mukwonago High School | Public | Grades 9–12 |
| St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School | Private (Lutheran) | PreK–8 |
School assignment is determined by home address, not community name, and boundaries can change. A portion of Vernon may be served by the Waterford Union High School District instead. Confirm current attendance zones and program details directly with the relevant school district or the school itself.
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Homes for Sale in Vernon
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Waukesha CountyMukwonago
A village in Waukesha County along the Mukwonago River and Lower Phantom Lake.
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Waukesha CountyMuskego
A Waukesha County city home to Big Muskego Lake, Little Muskego Lake, and Lake Denoon.
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Common Questions About Vernon
Vernon is in south-central Waukesha County.
Most of Vernon is served by the Mukwonago Area School District; a portion of the village may fall under the Waterford Union High School District instead. St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School is a private option in nearby Mukwonago.
Vernon had a population of 7,474 at the 2020 Census, across roughly 33 square miles.
Big Bend, Mukwonago, and Muskego are the closest communities Apex Realty Group also serves.
Vernon incorporated as a village on June 4, 2020, converting from the Town of Vernon, which had been organized since 1839.
Vernon is an incorporated village, one of Wisconsin's newest, having converted from town status in 2020.
Real-time MLS listings for Vernon are available above, pulled from the same feed Apex Realty Group searches every day — or reach out directly and our team can walk you through what's currently available.
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