Mount Hermon, CA

Full City Profile · California · Santa Cruz County County

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 $790,944 Zillow
$1,386 Median Rent 13.3% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
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

Mount Hermon, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$161,821
115% above
$74,822 per capita
Home Value
$1,032,800
266% above
Zillow: $790,944
Median Rent
$1,386/mo
19% above
13.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
73.5%
118% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.4%
27% below
8.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Mount Hermon Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
215%
Home Value
366%
Rent
119%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
218%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mount Hermon a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mount Hermon residents earn a median household income of $161,821 , which is 115% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $74,822. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,171 business establishments, including 734 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mount Hermon is $1,032,800 , 266% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $790,944. Median rent is $1,386/month, with 13.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.

Education

73.5% of adults in Mount Hermon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (118% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population1,203
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density1,851/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born6.4%
Veterans9.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$161,821
Per Capita$74,822
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$21,092M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,300

Housing

B
Home Value$1,032,800
Rent$1,386
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$790,944
Housing Units525
Rent Burden13.3%

Health

Obesity23.4%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking8.1%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death5,482/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain49.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation476 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+73.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+21.0%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 21% / D 75%
Commute21 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries16

Did You Know?

The median home in Mount Hermon was built in 1955.
22.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 734 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.