Living in Herkimer, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Herkimer · Census data 2020–2024
Herkimer has 7,566 residents with a median age of 45.4. The median household income is $48,529 (44% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $133,200, the median rent is $821/month.
Herkimer at a glance
- Population
- 7,566
- Median age
- 45.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $48,529State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $133,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $821/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 52.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.9%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Herkimer a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 26.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Herkimer
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Herkimer the median home value is $133,200, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $821 per month, which is 29.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,324 a month in housing costs.
Herkimer median household income
The median household income in Herkimer is $48,529 and the income per person is $28,716. 26.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Herkimer: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,784
- Owner-occupied
- 52.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.4%
- Vacant
- 12.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.05
Herkimer demographics
- Population
- 7,566
- Median age
- 45.4
- Under 18
- 14.6%
- 65 and older
- 20.7%
- Households
- 3,326
- Foreign-born
- 4.7%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Herkimer ›
Education in Herkimer
15.9% of adults 25 and older in Herkimer have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 7.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Herkimer
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Drive alone
- 65.8%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 9.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.1%
Herkimer vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herkimer | 7,566 | $48,529 | $133,200 | $821 |
| Mohawk | 2,520 | $72,813 | $124,600 | $705 |
| East Herkimer | 659 | $86,154 | $128,000 | $825 |
| 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 Herkimer, NY?
The median household income in Herkimer is $48,529, 44% lower 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 Herkimer?
The median home value in Herkimer is $133,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Herkimer?
The median gross rent in Herkimer is $821 per month, about 29.7% of household income.
Is Herkimer, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 26.4%.
What is the median age in Herkimer?
The median age in Herkimer is 45.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Herkimer?
The average commute to work in Herkimer is 20 minutes; 8.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Herkimer?
The unemployment rate in Herkimer is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Herkimer?
15.9% of adults in 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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