Herkimer, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
7,335 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$57,281 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$123,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$591 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$722 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
46.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Herkimer County
2
Utica-Rome Metro Area
3
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Herkimer County
2
Utica-Rome Metro Area
3
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 22 21
Feb 2 14 24
Mar 3 13 33
Apr 4 3 46
May 4 0 57
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 4 0 49
Nov 4 5 39
Dec 3 16 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 21, NY State Senate District 49, NY Assembly District 118, NY
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Schools

Herkimer High School
<1 miles, W • 3.2 star
Gregory B Jarvis Middle School
2 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Herkimer County Community College
<1 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Mohawk Valley Community College
12 miles, NW • 1.4 star
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
14 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

St Elizabeth Medical Center
14 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Faxton-St Luke's Healthcare
15 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Airports

Albany International Airport
63 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
83 miles, W • 1 star
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