What are the schools like in Mount Hermon, VA?

School district data for Mount Hermon is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Mount Hermon?

The median household income in Mount Hermon, VA is $85,357 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.6%.

What is the weather like in Mount Hermon, VA?

Mount Hermon has an average high temperature of 49.7°F in January and 90.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 4.6 inches.

Mount Hermon, VA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Mount Hermon, VA affordable or expensive?

Mount Hermon's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mount Hermon is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $169,800 and the median rent is $1,081 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Mount Hermon, VA?

Mount Hermon has a violent crime rate of 97.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 616.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mount Hermon, VA a Good Place to Live?

Mount Hermon is a small town of 4,434 in Virginia, with a median household income of $85,357 and a 5.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Mount Hermon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Mount Hermon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Mount Hermon 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: 95.2

Mount Hermon's overall cost of living index is 95.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mount Hermon costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Mount Hermon, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$169,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,081	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$85,357	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Mount Hermon's violent crime rate is 97.8 per 100,000 residents — 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

97.8 /100k

Property Crime

616.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Mount Hermon, VA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	29.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mount Hermon sees average highs of 49.7°F in January and 90.8°F in July, with 47.1 inches of annual precipitation and 4.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mount Hermon, VA
Average High — January	49.7°F
Average High — July	90.8°F
Annual Precipitation	47.1"
Annual Snowfall	4.6"

Demographics

Metric	Mount Hermon, VA	National Avg
Population	4,434	—
Median Age	48.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	15.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.6%	6.3%
Under 18	11.0%	22.2%
65 and over	20.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Blairs, VA 3 mi Danville, VA 6 mi Chatham, VA 10 mi Milton, NC 15 mi Ruffin, NC 17 mi

Mount Hermon vs Other Cities

Mount Hermon, VA vs Blairs, VA Mount Hermon, VA vs Danville, VA Mount Hermon, VA vs Chatham, VA Mount Hermon, VA vs Milton, NC Mount Hermon, VA vs Ruffin, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mount Hermon, VA affordable or expensive?

Mount Hermon's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Mount Hermon roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $169,800 and median rent is $1,081/month.

What is the crime rate in Mount Hermon, VA?

Mount Hermon's violent crime rate is 97.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 616.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mount Hermon?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Mount Hermon, VA a good place to live?

Mount Hermon, VA has a population of 4,434, a median household income of $85,357, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%. 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 Mount Hermon?

Mount Hermon averages 49.7°F in January and 90.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.1 inches with about 4.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Mount Hermon?

The population of Mount Hermon, Virginia is 4,434 with a median age of 48.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mount Hermon?

Key numbers for living in Mount Hermon: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $169,800, median household income $85,357, crime index 27 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mount Hermon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.