Living in Herricks, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Herricks · Census data 2020–2024
Herricks has 3,907 residents with a median age of 50.2. The median household income is $135,208 (57% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $825,400, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Herricks at a glance
- Population
- 3,907
- Median age
- 50.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $135,208State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $825,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 95.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Herricks a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 57% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
Cons: Home values 95% higher than the state median; an average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 8.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Herricks
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Herricks the median home value is $825,400, 148% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 31.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,834 a month in housing costs.
Herricks median household income
The median household income in Herricks is $135,208 and the income per person is $62,720. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Herricks: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,293
- Owner-occupied
- 95.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.2%
- Vacant
- 0.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 3.04
Herricks demographics
- Population
- 3,907
- Median age
- 50.2
- Under 18
- 19.9%
- 65 and older
- 23.5%
- Households
- 1,284
- Foreign-born
- 38.4%
- Veterans
- 1.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Herricks ›
Education in Herricks
56% of adults 25 and older in Herricks have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 27.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Herricks
- Unemployment rate
- 8.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 19%
- Drive alone
- 61.5%
- Public transit
- 3.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.7%
Herricks vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herricks | 3,907 | $135,208 | $825,400 | $3,501 |
| Williston Park | 7,542 | $156,382 | $739,800 | $2,171 |
| Manhasset Hills | 3,692 | $165,536 | $1,057,800 | $3,501 |
| Garden City Park | 7,914 | $149,800 | $834,500 | $2,009 |
| Searingtown | 4,720 | $212,344 | $1,100,700 | — |
| Albertson | 4,891 | $132,955 | $803,900 | $2,703 |
| Mineola | 21,211 | $137,739 | $651,200 | $2,415 |
| North New Hyde Park | 14,159 | $172,440 | $796,700 | $2,768 |
| North Hills | 5,415 | $173,315 | $1,228,800 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Herricks, NY?
The median household income in Herricks is $135,208, 57% 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 Herricks?
The median home value in Herricks is $825,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Herricks?
The median gross rent in Herricks is $3,501 per month, about 31.4% of household income.
Is Herricks, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 57% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 5.7%. Minuses: home values 95% higher than the state median; an average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 8.4%.
What is the median age in Herricks?
The median age in Herricks is 50.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Herricks?
The average commute to work in Herricks is 40 minutes; 19% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Herricks?
The unemployment rate in Herricks is 8.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Herricks?
56% of adults in Herricks 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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