Verona is a very small town located in the state of Kentucky. With a population of 1,545 people and two associated neighborhoods, Verona is the 227th largest community in Kentucky. There's nothing like the smell of a brand new house, and in Verona, you'll find that a large proportion of houses were recently built. New growth in residential real estate is an indication that people are choosing to move to Verona, and putting down their money on brand new construction. Verona’s real estate is, on average, some of the newest in the nation. Verona does seem to be experiencing an influx of affluent people, because the median household income is $144,507.00. Verona home prices are not only among the most expensive in Kentucky, but Verona real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Verona is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Verona is a town of sales and office workers, managers, and professionals. There are especially a lot of people living in Verona who work in office and administrative support (18.59%), sales jobs (11.28%), and management occupations (10.26%). A relatively large number of people in Verona telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 18.21% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Verona is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Verona’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family. One downside of living in Verona, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 32.91 minutes every day commuting to work. Being a small town, Verona does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.Verona is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 40.31% of adults in Verona have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income in Verona in 2022 was $63,695, which is wealthy relative to Kentucky and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $254,780 for a family of four. The people who call Verona home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Verona residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Verona include German, English, Irish, Scottish, and Scots-Irish. The most common language spoken in Verona is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.
