Living in Hermon, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hermon · Census data 2020–2024
Hermon has 636 residents with a median age of 24.7. The median household income is $89,091 (4% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $93,200, the median rent is $870/month.
Hermon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hermon at a glance
- Population
- 636
- Median age
- 24.7State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $89,091State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $93,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $870/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 77.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.8%
- Average commute
- 42 min
Is Hermon a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the New York median; home values 78% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.5%.
Cons: An average commute of 42 minutes; unemployment of 21.7%.
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 $93,200, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $870 per month, which is 21.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $850 a month in housing costs.
Hermon median household income
The median household income in Hermon is $89,091 and the income per person is $25,185. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Hermon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 169
- Owner-occupied
- 77.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.4%
- Vacant
- 7.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 3.93
Hermon demographics
- Population
- 636
- Median age
- 24.7
- Under 18
- 43.7%
- 65 and older
- 11.5%
- Households
- 156
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 9.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hermon ›
Education in Hermon
20.8% of adults 25 and older in Hermon have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 5.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hermon
- Unemployment rate
- 21.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 42 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Drive alone
- 93.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.4%
Hermon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermon | 636 | $89,091 | $93,200 | $870 |
| DeKalb Junction | 511 | $56,406 | $76,700 | $660 |
| Richville | 311 | $55,000 | $92,500 | $958 |
| Rensselaer Falls | 483 | $82,109 | $87,100 | $1,038 |
| Canton | 7,167 | $62,054 | $183,800 | $796 |
| Edwards | 490 | $61,786 | $82,600 | $840 |
| Heuvelton | 546 | $63,542 | $99,800 | $775 |
| Hailesboro | 583 | $64,375 | $153,000 | $875 |
| Gouverneur | 3,615 | $35,752 | $107,200 | $872 |
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What is the median household income in Hermon, NY?
The median household income in Hermon is $89,091, 4% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $93,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Hermon?
The median gross rent in Hermon is $870 per month, about 21.1% of household income.
Is Hermon, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the New York median; home values 78% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.5%. Minuses: an average commute of 42 minutes; unemployment of 21.7%.
What is the median age in Hermon?
The median age in Hermon is 24.7 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Hermon?
The average commute to work in Hermon is 42 minutes; 6.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hermon?
The unemployment rate in Hermon is 21.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hermon?
20.8% 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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