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Hermantown, MN

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Sprawling farmland just off of Lake Superior and the city of Duluth

Rural Pastoral Lake Family-Friendly Peaceful Convenient

Hermantown is known for its spacious lots, sprawling fields, and close-knit community. This city is home to both Keene Creek Park and is near Brewer Park, offering scenic views at the top of the Brewer Park Mountain Trail. Though this city is mainly residential, there are a few local businesses and restaurants around town like Beacon Sports Bar & Grill, along with the Burning Tree Plaza, featuring several department stores.

Located a few miles off of the western banks of Lake Superior, residents of this secluded city have easy access to fishing, boating, and more aquatic recreation when the season allows. The Duluth International Airport is adjacent to Hermantown, and Downtown Duluth, located directly on the lake, is a quick nine miles west.

Enjoy great breweries, entertainment, and historic sites like the Lake Superior Railroad Museum, the Great Lakes Aquarium, The Bentleyville Tour of Lights, and Canal Park Brewing Company. Explore other attractions near Hermantown including the Lake Superior Zoo, the Spirit Mountain Recreation Area, Lake Superior College, the University of Minnesota Duluth, and Miller Hill Mall.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Hermantown, MN is $1,261 for a studio, $1,373 for one bedroom, $1,979 for two bedrooms, and $2,001 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hermantown has decreased by -14.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,373/month
595 Sq Ft
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Transportation

24

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

32

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Hermantown Elementary

Public

Grades K-4

739 Students

7
out of 10

Hermantown Middle

Public

Grades 5-8

680 Students

7
out of 10

Hermantown Middle

Public

Grades 5-8

680 Students

7
out of 10

Esy Hermantown High School

Public

Grades 6-12

Rating Unavailable

Hermantown Senior High

Public

Grades 9-12

660 Students

8
out of 10

Esy Hermantown High School

Public

Grades 6-12

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Alworth Planetarium
  • Spirit Mountain
  • Lake Superior Zoo
  • Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad
  • North Shore Scenic Railroad

Airports

  • Duluth International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.