Mount Hermon, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Mount Hermon is a small town in California with a population of 1,203. Residents earn $161,821 per year, which is 115% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
1,203 Population 1,851/sq mi density
$161,821 Median Income $74,822 per capita
$1,032,800 Home Value
$1,386 Median Rent
61°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$161,821 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$1,032,800 home value, $1,386/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
73.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $161,821
115% higher than US avg
Home Value $1,032,800
266% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 73.5%
118% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,386
19% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 23.4%
27% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Mount Hermon Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,203
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density1,851/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

A+
Median Income$161,821
Per Capita$74,822
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$21,092M
Commute21 min

Housing

B
Home Value$1,032,800
Rent$1,386
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity23.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.9%
Heart Disease4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain49.6 in/yr
Elevation476 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+73.5%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 21% / D 75%
Commute21 min
Libraries16

Is Mount Hermon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mount Hermon receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Mount Hermon stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mount Hermon is $161,821, which is significantly higher than the national average — 115% above $75,149. This places Mount Hermon among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mount Hermon is $1,032,800, making it a premium housing market at 266% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,386 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 6.4x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

Mount Hermon is a highly educated community — 73.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Mount Hermon enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Mount Hermon has a population of 1,203 with a density of 1,851 people per square mile. The median age is 39.5 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.3%), with 5.2% Hispanic.

Population

1,203
Total Population
1,851
People / sq mi
39.5yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.1%
Female 55.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Mount Hermon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.1%
15% above US avg
Spanish9.9%
26% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mount Hermon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mount Hermon is $161,821, which is 115% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Mount Hermon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$161,821
115% above US avg
Per Capita Income$74,822
Avg Weekly Wage$1,300
IRS Avg AGI$115,937

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)10,171
County GDP$21,092M

Business (County)

Restaurants734
Healthcare939
Retail822
Manufacturing281

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,787
180% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.95%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.3 min
Work from Home22.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Mount Hermon is $1,032,800, 266% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,386 (19% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$1,032,800
266% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,386
19% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied68.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,787
180% above US avg
Effective Rate0.95%
In Mount Hermon, 23.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 24.9% report depression. 13.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Mount Hermon vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity23.4%
27% below US avg
Diabetes6.5%
Heart Disease4.0%
High Blood Pressure24.7%
Asthma10.2%
COPD3.7%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.0%
Physical Inactivity13.6%
Depression24.9%
Mental Distress16.5%
Physical Distress10.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate70.4%
Premature Death5,482/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access98.3%
Healthcare Facilities939

Crime Rates: Mount Hermon vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)25

Safety Score

Mount Hermon has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average60.5°F
12% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.6 inches
31% above US avg
Snowfall0.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation476 ft (145 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density1,851/sq mi
Coordinates37.0510°N, 122.0533°W
County FIPS06087
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 73.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (118% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 54.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 20.9%
D 75.3%

Winner: Democrat by 54.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+73.5%
118% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score4.69
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,851/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries16
Healthcare Facilities939
Restaurants734
Retail Stores822

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)25

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.3 min
Work from Home22.6%

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