City profile
Hermantown, MN
Carlton County · Population 10,218
Hermantown is a town in Carlton County, MN with about 10,218 residents and a typical home value near $382,000. It is 7 miles from Duluth, MN, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
12°F
Summer avg
66°F
Sunny days / yr
185
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$382,300
Typical monthly housing
$2,411
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
114
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.05%
- State income tax (top)
- 9.85%
- Social Security
- Taxed (with exemptions)
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.04%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 92/100
Top hazards: Cold wave, Winter weather, Lightning
Nearest major airport
141 mi to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 48% Democratic / 50% Republican
Community
Population
10,218
Black population
1.7%
County
Carlton County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hail, extreme cold
Highlights
- About 10,218 residents
- Typical home value about $382,000
- 7 miles from Duluth, MN
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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