Hermantown, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Carlton County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
10,192 Population 297/sq mi density
$92,026 Median Income $51,169 per capita
$374,000 Home Value $432,848 Zillow
$1,375 Median Rent 35.3% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
78 Violent Crime/100K 2,560 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$92,026 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$374,000 home value, $1,375/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
78 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Hermantown, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$92,026
22% above
$51,169 per capita
Home Value
$374,000
33% above
Zillow: $432,848
Median Rent
$1,375/mo
18% above
35.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
78/100K
79% below
2,560/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.8%
18% above
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
3% above
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

How Hermantown Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hermantown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
122%
Home Value
133%
Rent
118%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
118%
Unemployment
50%
Crime
21%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hermantown a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hermantown residents earn a median household income of $92,026 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,169. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 816 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hermantown is $374,000 , 33% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $432,848. Median rent is $1,375/month, with 35.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.

Safety & Crime

Hermantown reports 78 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,560/100K.

Education

39.8% of adults in Hermantown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% above the national average). 98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hermantown has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population10,192
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density297/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$92,026
Per Capita$51,169
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$1,907M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117

Housing

A
Home Value$374,000
Rent$1,375
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$432,848
Housing Units3,894
Rent Burden35.3%

Crime

F
Violent78/100K
Property2,560/100K

Health

Obesity33.2%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,923/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain31.2 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation1,329 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.8%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+15.3%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute19 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Hermantown was founded in 1975.
The median home in Hermantown was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Duluth International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.