Living in Hermon, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hermon · Census data 2020–2024
Hermon has 6,727 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $96,629 (29% higher than the Maine median), the median home value is $333,600, the median rent is $1,406/month.
Hermon at a glance
- Population
- 6,727
- Median age
- 41.1State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $96,629State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $333,600State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,406/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 75.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.6%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Hermon a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 29% higher than the Maine median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 0.4%; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
Cons: Home values 12% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hermon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hermon the median home value is $333,600, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,406 per month, which is 26.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,843 a month in housing costs.
Hermon median household income
The median household income in Hermon is $96,629 and the income per person is $45,628. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Hermon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,807
- Owner-occupied
- 75.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.8%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 2.49
Hermon demographics
- Population
- 6,727
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 20.4%
- Households
- 2,701
- Foreign-born
- 3.7%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hermon ›
Education in Hermon
37.6% of adults 25 and older in Hermon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 16% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hermon
- Unemployment rate
- 0.4%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 8.8%
- Drive alone
- 87.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.9%
Hermon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermon | 6,727 | $96,629 | $333,600 | $1,406 |
| Carmel | 2,941 | $82,188 | $256,800 | $1,276 |
| Levant | 3,069 | $86,071 | $268,500 | $1,370 |
| Glenburn | 4,737 | $97,474 | $276,900 | $1,143 |
| Hampden | 7,896 | $111,959 | $301,300 | $1,286 |
| Bangor | 31,938 | $59,942 | $219,600 | $1,055 |
| Kenduskeag | 1,333 | $79,792 | $177,900 | $1,033 |
| Newburgh | 1,475 | $76,750 | $244,600 | $950 |
| Brewer | 9,652 | $66,613 | $245,300 | $1,086 |
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What is the median household income in Hermon, ME?
The median household income in Hermon is $96,629, 29% higher than the Maine median of $74,733 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hermon?
The median home value in Hermon is $333,600, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Hermon?
The median gross rent in Hermon is $1,406 per month, about 26.8% of household income.
Is Hermon, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 29% higher than the Maine median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 0.4%; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: home values 12% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Hermon?
The median age in Hermon is 41.1 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Hermon?
The average commute to work in Hermon is 23 minutes; 8.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hermon?
The unemployment rate in Hermon is 0.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hermon?
37.6% of adults in Hermon have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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