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Hermantown.
About
Life in Hermantown
Hermantown is a community of 10,192 people in Minnesota. The median household income is $90,849, median rent runs about $1,463 per month, and median home values are around $382,000. Unemployment is low at 4.6%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Hermantown at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Foreign-Born
1.3%
Broadband Internet
87.8%
of households
Population Growth
+0.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.3% foreign-born, most often from Chile
Who lives in Hermantown: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Hermantown, the largest foreign-born group is from Chile (22.8%), and 1.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.3%
of residents
65 and Older
17.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.5%
of households
Married Couples
59.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.53
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 14% above MN average
Rent, home values, and income in Hermantown
In Hermantown, rent runs 14% above the MN average, and home values are 16% above the MN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
62.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
16.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
88.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,010
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
73.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1993
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $425,232 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts above MN average
Unemployment in Hermantown
Unemployment in St. Louis County, which includes Hermantown, is 0.7 percentage points higher than the MN average.
Unemployment rate
Hermantown: St. Louis County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
St. Louis County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Hermantown Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute17.7 min avg
How Hermantown residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Hermantown, most residents drive alone to work (84%), and 92% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 3 mi
Duluth International Airport (DLH)
Regional airport · few flights142k passengers boarded in 2025
- 141 mi
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)
Major hub17.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 82% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Hermantown runs 82% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
58.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,072.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Hermantown Police Department
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 41 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
91.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
St. Louis County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In St. Louis County, which includes Hermantown, the most common type is heavy snow, with 41 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 41 | Heavy Snow | $23.0M |
| 2024 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.3M |
| 2023 | 42 | Heavy Snow | $684,000 |
| 2022 | 59 | Extreme Cold/Wind Chill | $1.4M |
| 2021 | 42 | Drought | $306,500 |
| 2020 | 30 | Hail | None reported |
| 2019 | 37 | Heavy Snow | $15,000 |
| 2018 | 41 | Heavy Snow | $75,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
St. Louis County, county-wide
Air Quality33 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Carlton County, MN (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 25 miles from Hermantown) is typically good — 294 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
33
Good Days
294
per year
Moderate Days
49
per year
Unhealthy Days
7
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Carlton County, MN (25 mi away)
Climate74°F summers, 4°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Hermantown has mild summers (avg high 74°F) and very cold winters (avg low 4°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
49°/29°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
74°/54°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
51°/35°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
22°/4°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
30.9"
Annual Snowfall
90.2"
Hot Days/Year
1
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
184
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
133
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18°F | 1°F | 0.92" |
| Feb | 24°F | 4°F | 0.95" |
| Mar | 36°F | 17°F | 1.35" |
| Apr | 49°F | 29°F | 2.50" |
| May | 63°F | 40°F | 3.20" |
| Jun | 71°F | 50°F | 4.49" |
| Jul | 76°F | 56°F | 4.13" |
| Aug | 75°F | 55°F | 3.55" |
| Sep | 66°F | 47°F | 3.50" |
| Oct | 52°F | 36°F | 3.02" |
| Nov | 35°F | 22°F | 1.98" |
| Dec | 23°F | 8°F | 1.34" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Hermantown
Uninsured
4.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Hermantown's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.9 mi away · Duluth
Essentia Health Duluth
Acute Care Hospitals · 7 mi away · Duluth
St Lukes Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.3 mi away · Duluth
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Hermantown
Hermantown's student/teacher ratio is 16.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 39.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
39.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Hermantown (within 15 miles)
University of Minnesota-Duluth
7.4 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 7,336 students · in-state tuition $15,200 · 64% graduate · median earnings $67,944 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 2,471 students · in-state tuition $5,931 · 43% graduate · median earnings $49,942 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Wisconsin-Superior
9.3 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 1,807 students · in-state tuition $9,272 · 50% graduate · median earnings $51,871 (10 yrs after entry)
The College of Saint Scholastica
6.4 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,765 students · in-state tuition $43,050 · 74% graduate · median earnings $72,044 (10 yrs after entry)
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
12.8 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 557 students · in-state tuition $6,222 · 36% graduate · median earnings $47,574 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, 75 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Hermantown
Hermantown has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Apostle Islands National Lakeshore (75 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
National Lakeshore
75 mi awayNorth Country National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
75 mi awaySaint Croix National Scenic Riverway
National Scenic Riverway
77 mi awayCities Near Hermantown
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Hermantown FAQ
Is Hermantown, Minnesota affordable?⌄
Hermantown's median rent is $1,463/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $90,849/year. Median home value is $382,300.
Is Hermantown, Minnesota safe?⌄
Hermantown's violent crime rate was 58 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2073 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Hermantown, Minnesota?⌄
St. Louis County, which includes Hermantown, has an unemployment rate of 4.6%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Hermantown, Minnesota?⌄
The cost of living in Hermantown is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,463/month and median household income is $90,849/year. The median home value is $382,300. About 63% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Hermantown, Minnesota?⌄
The average commute in Hermantown is 18 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from