Living in East Herkimer, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Herkimer · Census data 2020–2024
East Herkimer has 659 residents with a median age of 53. The median household income is $86,154 (about the same as the New York median), the median home value is $128,000, the median rent is $825/month.
East Herkimer is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
East Herkimer at a glance
- Population
- 659
- Median age
- 53State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $86,154State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $128,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $825/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 76.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.6%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is East Herkimer a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the New York median; home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 4.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Herkimer
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Herkimer the median home value is $128,000, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $825 per month, which is 15.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,151 a month in housing costs.
East Herkimer median household income
The median household income in East Herkimer is $86,154 and the income per person is $40,977. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in East Herkimer: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 326
- Owner-occupied
- 76.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.7%
- Vacant
- 4.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.04
East Herkimer demographics
- Population
- 659
- Median age
- 53
- Under 18
- 12.4%
- 65 and older
- 22.9%
- Households
- 312
- Foreign-born
- 4.4%
- Veterans
- 12.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Herkimer ›
Education in East Herkimer
20.6% of adults 25 and older in East Herkimer have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Herkimer
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 7.5%
- Drive alone
- 90.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.1%
East Herkimer vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Herkimer | 659 | $86,154 | $128,000 | $825 |
| Herkimer | 7,566 | $48,529 | $133,200 | $821 |
| Mohawk | 2,520 | $72,813 | $124,600 | $705 |
| Ilion | 7,593 | $62,843 | $108,700 | $694 |
| East Frankfort | 571 | $57,833 | $109,500 | $963 |
| South Ilion | 195 | $103,333 | $78,700 | — |
| Frankfort | 2,503 | $50,909 | $128,200 | $874 |
| Little Falls | 4,550 | $53,544 | $105,700 | $804 |
| Middleville | 652 | $84,125 | $163,100 | $1,125 |
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What is the median household income in East Herkimer, NY?
The median household income in East Herkimer is $86,154, about the same as 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 East Herkimer?
The median home value in East Herkimer is $128,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in East Herkimer?
The median gross rent in East Herkimer is $825 per month, about 15.5% of household income.
Is East Herkimer, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the New York median; home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 4.9%.
What is the median age in East Herkimer?
The median age in East Herkimer is 53 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in East Herkimer?
The average commute to work in East Herkimer is 28 minutes; 7.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Herkimer?
The unemployment rate in East Herkimer is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Herkimer?
20.6% of adults in East Herkimer 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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