Vernon Apartments and Rentals

The town of Vernon is located in the north central area of the state of Connecticut, roughly 15 miles east of Connecticut's capital city of Hartford and 25 miles southeast of the city of Springfield, Massachusetts. Vernon apartments for rent are great ways to join the population of more than 30,100 people living across its 17.7 square miles of land.

Residents enjoy close proximity to a number of transportation methods, including numerous state routes and Interstate 84. Many locals come to Vernon to enjoy prime suburban living with a short commute into Hartford or Springfield business districts. The town is known for its family-friendly atmosphere, as nearly 20 percent of its residents are under the age of 18. Residents also boast of the town's appreciation for its history, its strong economic base with ample room for growth, thriving residential and commercial centers and its superb location in "New England's Knowledge Corridor." 

People living in Vernon apartments are proud to be a part of this rich community. Early settlers came to the area in 1716, but the town of Vernon was not incorporated until 1808 when the area was separated from the town of Bolton. Several mills were constructed along the Tankerhoosen and Hockanum rivers, using the water current to help power the mills.

The industrialization of the area is what really spurred the growth and urbanization of Rockville, while the remainder of Vernon was reserved mainly for agricultural and rural purposes. Rockville was incorporated itself in 1889, and by 1900 Vernon's population had grown to 8,483 people, with 7,076 of those people living in the city of Rockville. In 1965, Vernon was combined with Rockville were combined.

Apartments near Vernon could be attractive options for business professionals as well as for students. The top five major employers in the area are the Town of Vernon, Rockville General Hospital, New England Mechanical Service, Visiting Nurse & Health Services and Stop & Shop. The most common industry in Vernon is finance and insurance, followed by the construction industry. City-Data information revealed that the most common occupation in the area is computer specialists.

Student residents have picked a prime place to live, as Vernon is situated in "New England's Knowledge Corridor" and has close proximity to top area colleges and universities, including the University of Connecticut, Trinity College, Manchester Community College and Springfield Technical Community College.

According to data collected by the U.S. Census Bureau, Vernon rentals have a vacancy rate of 4.1 percent, and median gross rent was valued at $888 as of 2010. The largest portion of renters, 38.8 percent, fall in the gross rent range of $750 to $999, with roughly 84.6 percent of all renters falling in the wider gross rent range of $500 to $1,499. The data further indicated that more than 30 percent reported spending 35 percent or more of their household income on gross rental costs.

City-Data information revealed that in March 2012, the cost of living in Vernon was assigned the value of 106.8 points, which is 6.8 percent higher than the national average of 100 points

There are numerous attractions available to people living in Vernon apartments. Notable Vernon and nearby attractions include the Vernon Historical Society Museum, the New England Civil War Museum, Talcott Mountain State Park, Hicks-Stearns Museum, Valley Falls Park and Ellington Ridge Country Club. 

The New England Civil War Museum is the only museum in the state that is devoted to the men who fought in the Civil War. The Vernon Historical Society Museum is dedicated to educating residents and visitors about the history of Vernon and Rockville through exhibits featuring artifacts and other preserved materials.

Another popular historical site to visit is the War Memorial Tower on Fox Hill. The tower is erected in Henry Park in the Rockville area of Vernon and serves as a memorial to all local veterans.

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