Living in Herman, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Herman · Census data 2020–2024
Herman has 360 residents with a median age of 24.5. The median household income is $80,461 (5% higher than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $134,700, the median rent is $332/month.
Herman is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Herman at a glance
- Population
- 360
- Median age
- 24.5State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $80,461State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $134,700State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $332/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 65.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.9%
- Average commute
- 42 min
Is Herman a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Nebraska median; home values 44% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 2.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 42 minutes.
The weather is best in May and July to September.
Cost of living in Herman
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Herman the median home value is $134,700, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $332 per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,404 a month in housing costs.
Herman median household income
The median household income in Herman is $80,461 and the income per person is $31,888. 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Herman: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 161
- Owner-occupied
- 65.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.7%
- Vacant
- 10.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.50
Herman demographics
- Population
- 360
- Median age
- 24.5
- Under 18
- 10.3%
- 65 and older
- 13.3%
- Households
- 144
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Herman ›
Education in Herman
6.9% of adults 25 and older in Herman have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Herman
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 42 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 2.8%
- Drive alone
- 66.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
Herman vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herman | 360 | $80,461 | $134,700 | $332 |
| Tekamah | 1,690 | $57,074 | $129,900 | $638 |
| Blair | 7,914 | $81,452 | $221,500 | $937 |
| Mondamin | 403 | $75,000 | $102,700 | $890 |
| Craig | 113 | $46,071 | $56,900 | — |
| Modale | 181 | $49,375 | $83,000 | $1,125 |
| Kennard | 425 | $95,000 | $189,500 | $1,106 |
| California Junction | 169 | $172,650 | $123,500 | — |
| Uehling | 244 | $61,429 | $109,400 | $1,308 |
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What is the median household income in Herman, NE?
The median household income in Herman is $80,461, 5% higher than the Nebraska median of $76,475 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Herman?
The median home value in Herman is $134,700, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Herman?
The median gross rent in Herman is $332 per month, about 9% of household income.
Is Herman, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Nebraska median; home values 44% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 2.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 42 minutes.
What is the median age in Herman?
The median age in Herman is 24.5 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Herman?
The average commute to work in Herman is 42 minutes; 2.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Herman?
The unemployment rate in Herman is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Herman?
6.9% of adults in Herman 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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