Living in Hermann, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hermann · Census data 2020–2024
Hermann has 2,290 residents with a median age of 48.1. The median household income is $61,979 (12% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $191,300, the median rent is $721/month.
Hermann at a glance
- Population
- 2,290
- Median age
- 48.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $61,979State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $191,300State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $721/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 74.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Hermann a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 17% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 13.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Hermann
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hermann the median home value is $191,300, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $721 per month, which is 27.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,466 a month in housing costs.
Hermann median household income
The median household income in Hermann is $61,979 and the income per person is $36,826. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Hermann: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,108
- Owner-occupied
- 74.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.4%
- Vacant
- 13%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.28
Hermann demographics
- Population
- 2,290
- Median age
- 48.1
- Under 18
- 19.3%
- 65 and older
- 32.5%
- Households
- 964
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hermann ›
Education in Hermann
30% of adults 25 and older in Hermann have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hermann
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 15%
- Drive alone
- 75.2%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.6%
Hermann vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermann | 2,290 | $61,979 | $191,300 | $721 |
| Rhineland | 165 | $95,625 | $170,500 | $688 |
| Berger | 169 | $55,938 | $96,300 | $883 |
| Gasconade | 306 | $43,750 | $66,300 | — |
| Big Spring | 140 | $100,500 | $210,000 | — |
| High Hill | 238 | $63,750 | $123,800 | $538 |
| Jonesburg | 806 | $74,821 | $174,200 | $912 |
| New Haven | 3,302 | $71,306 | $192,400 | $974 |
| New Florence | 667 | $42,174 | $95,100 | $869 |
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What is the median household income in Hermann, MO?
The median household income in Hermann is $61,979, 12% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hermann?
The median home value in Hermann is $191,300, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Hermann?
The median gross rent in Hermann is $721 per month, about 27.4% of household income.
Is Hermann, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 17% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 13.5%.
What is the median age in Hermann?
The median age in Hermann is 48.1 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Hermann?
The average commute to work in Hermann is 24 minutes; 15% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hermann?
The unemployment rate in Hermann is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hermann?
30% of adults in Hermann 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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