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Mount Hermon, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Morris County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
237 Population 255/sq mi density
$71,250 Median Income $40,100 per capita
$396,900 Home Value $450,870 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
38 Violent Crime/100K 801 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
38 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Mount Hermon, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,250
5% below
$40,100 per capita
Home Value
$396,900
41% above
Zillow: $450,870
Violent Crime
38/100K
90% below
801/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.7%
21% below
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
18.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
5% below
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
271 sunny days/yr

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
95%
Home Value
141%
Poverty
148%
Bachelor's
79%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
10%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mount Hermon a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mount Hermon residents earn a median household income of $71,250 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,100. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,002 business establishments, including 1,349 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mount Hermon is $396,900 , 41% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $450,870. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Safety & Crime

Mount Hermon reports 38 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 801/100K.

Education

26.7% of adults in Mount Hermon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below the national average). 92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population237
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density255/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$71,250
Per Capita$40,100
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty18.4%
County GDP$74,395M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,946

Housing

B+
Home Value$396,900
Rent
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$450,870
Housing Units87
Rent Burden27.2%

Crime

F
Violent38/100K
Property801/100K

Health

Obesity30.5%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,240/100K

Climate

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

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.7%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+13.5%
School Score7.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute41 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries37

Did You Know?

The median home in Mount Hermon was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Pocono Mountains Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
2.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 1,349 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.