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Mount Hermon, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Mount Hermon is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 237. Residents earn $71,250 per year, which is 5% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
237 Population 255/sq mi density
$71,250 Median Income $40,100 per capita
$396,900 Home Value
52°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$71,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$396,900 home value
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $71,250
5% lower than US avg
Home Value $396,900
41% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.7%
21% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.5%
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.4%
48% higher than US avg

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

People

Population237
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density255/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 87%
Veterans15.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$71,250
Per Capita$40,100
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty18.4%
County GDP$74,395M
Commute41 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$396,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units87
Rent Burden27.2%

Health

Obesity30.5%
Uninsured8.4%
Smoking12.3%
Depression19.8%
Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain50.9 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation497 ft (151 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.7%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+13.5%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute41 min
Broadband96.0%
Libraries37

Is Mount Hermon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mount Hermon receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, an elevated poverty rate, long commute times. Mount Hermon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mount Hermon is $71,250, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 18.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mount Hermon is $396,900, 41% above the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

26.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Mount Hermon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches, including 27.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Mount Hermon has a population of 237 with a density of 255 people per square mile. The median age is 50.8 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87.3%), with 11.8% Black.

Population

237
Total Population
255
People / sq mi
50.8yrs
Median Age
31% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.9%
Female 48.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Mount Hermon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.1%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.9%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mount Hermon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mount Hermon is $71,250, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes.

Income: Mount Hermon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,250
5% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,100
Avg Weekly Wage$1,946
IRS Avg AGI$156,784

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate18.4%
48% above US avg
Establishments (County)18,002
County GDP$74,395M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,349
Healthcare1,822
Retail1,639
Manufacturing496

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$13,570
288% above US avg
Cost of Living108.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.42%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time41.0 min
Drive Alone40.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Mount Hermon is $396,900, 41% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$396,900
41% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedrooms$2,132
3 Bedrooms$2,658
4 Bedrooms$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.3%
Housing Units87
Median Year Built1968

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$13,570
288% above US avg
Effective Rate3.42%
In Mount Hermon, 30.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.4% of residents lack health insurance. 12.3% are current smokers. 19.8% report depression. 22.8% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.5%
5% below US avg
Diabetes7.4%
Heart Disease4.4%
High Blood Pressure28.1%
Asthma9.5%
COPD4.8%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking12.3%
12% below US avg
Binge Drinking18.7%
Physical Inactivity22.8%
Depression19.8%
Mental Distress17.2%
Physical Distress11.5%
Short Sleep37.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured8.4%
2% below US avg
Checkup Rate74.1%
Dental Visits67.1%
Premature Death4,240/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.4/10
Exercise Access98.5%
Healthcare Facilities1,822
Mount Hermon has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.9 inches. The area enjoys 271 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.9 inches
34% above US avg
Snowfall27.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation497 ft (151 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density255/sq mi
Coordinates40.9219°N, 74.9940°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS34027
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 26.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 2.7-point margin. 96.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.4%
D 47.7%

Winner: Republican by 2.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.7%
21% below US avg
High School+92.2%
Graduate Degree+13.5%
School Test Score6.24
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density255/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access96.0%
Public Libraries37
Healthcare Facilities1,822
Restaurants1,349
Retail Stores1,639

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute41.0 min
Drive Alone40.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.8%

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