At a Glance
Median Income
$82,986
$39,474 per capita
Home Value
$191,400
Zillow: $193,096
Median Rent
$1,180/mo
19.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.4%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
15.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mount Hermon a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 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 $82,986 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,474. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,831 business establishments, including 154 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Hermon is $191,400 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,096. Median rent is $1,180/month, with 19.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
28.4% of adults in Mount Hermon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% below the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Hermon has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,326
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density768/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$82,986
Per Capita$39,474
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty3.7%
Avg Weekly Wage$960
Housing
A+
Home Value$191,400
Rent$1,180
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$193,096
Housing Units1,843
Rent Burden19.3%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death17,833/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
Elevation621 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.4%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute22 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Mount Hermon was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Danville Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 154 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.