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. Verona has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in Verona, where 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%). One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 18.21% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. 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. In Verona, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 32.91 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average. Being a small town, Verona does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.The education level of Verona ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in Verona, 40.31% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree. 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.
