What are the schools like in Hermantown, MN?

Hermantown is served primarily by DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 10 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 8 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.

What is the median household income in Hermantown?

The median household income in Hermantown, MN is $85,417 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.

What is the weather like in Hermantown, MN?

Hermantown has an average high temperature of 18.1°F in January and 76.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 90.2 inches.

Hermantown, MN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Hermantown, MN affordable or expensive?

Hermantown's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hermantown is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $342,500 and the median rent is $1,187 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Hermantown, MN?

Hermantown has a violent crime rate of 78.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2559.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hermantown, MN a Good Place to Live?

Hermantown is a small city of 10,135 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $85,417 and a 1.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Hermantown stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Hermantown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hermantown 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: 87.0

Hermantown's overall cost of living index is 87.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hermantown costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hermantown, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$342,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,187	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$85,417	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Hermantown's violent crime rate is 78.5 per 100,000 residents — 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

78.5 /100k

Property Crime

2559.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Hermantown is served primarily by DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hermantown, MN	National Avg
School District	DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	10	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	8	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	38.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hermantown sees average highs of 18.1°F in January and 76.4°F in July, with 30.9 inches of annual precipitation and 90.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hermantown, MN
Average High — January	18.1°F
Average High — July	76.4°F
Annual Precipitation	30.9"
Annual Snowfall	90.2"

Demographics

Metric	Hermantown, MN	National Avg
Population	10,135	—
Median Age	38.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	27.1%	22.2%
65 and over	16.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Proctor, MN 4 mi Duluth, MN 5 mi Esko, MN 9 mi Rice Lake, MN 9 mi Superior, WI 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Hermantown

Hermantown, MN is covered by 3 ZIP codes:

55811 55810 55814

Hermantown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hermantown, MN affordable or expensive?

Hermantown's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hermantown roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $342,500 and median rent is $1,187/month.

What is the crime rate in Hermantown, MN?

Hermantown's violent crime rate is 78.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2559.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hermantown?

Public schools in Hermantown are operated by DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 10 elementary, 4 middle, and 8 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 38.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hermantown, MN a good place to live?

Hermantown, MN has a population of 10,135, a median household income of $85,417, and an unemployment rate of 1.8%. 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.

What is the weather like in Hermantown?

Hermantown averages 18.1°F in January and 76.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.9 inches with about 90.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hermantown?

Hermantown, MN is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 55811, 55810, 55814.

What is the population of Hermantown?

The population of Hermantown, Minnesota is 10,135 with a median age of 38.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hermantown?

Key numbers for living in Hermantown: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $342,500, median household income $85,417, crime index 61 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hermantown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.