Hermansville is a small town of 611 in Michigan, with a median household income of $56,250
and a 12.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hermansville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Hermansville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hermansville city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 86.9
Hermansville's overall cost of living index is 86.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hermansville costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hermansville, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$87,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$513
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
84.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$56,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hermansville's violent crime rate is 149.3 per 100,000 residents
— 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
149.3 /100k
Property Crime
346.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hermansville is served primarily by North Central Area Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hermansville, MI
National Avg
School District
North Central Area Schools
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hermansville sees average highs of 27.1°F in January
and 81.2°F in July,
with 31.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 70.2 inches of snow per year.
Hermansville's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hermansville roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $87,000 and median rent is $513/month.
Hermansville's violent crime rate is 149.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 346.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hermansville are operated by North Central Area Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1. 6.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hermansville, MI has a population of 611, a median household income of $56,250, and an unemployment rate of 12.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Hermansville averages 27.1°F in January and 81.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.3 inches
with about 70.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hermansville, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49847.
The population of Hermansville, Michigan is 611 with a median age of 51.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hermansville: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $87,000, median household income $56,250, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hermansville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
