East Herkimer, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Fulton County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
711 Population 597/sq mi density
$84,000 Median Income $40,668 per capita
$122,000 Home Value $162,773 Zillow
$936 Median Rent 16.5% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$84,000 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,000 home value, $936/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher

East Herkimer, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$84,000
12% above
$40,668 per capita
Home Value
$122,000
57% below
Zillow: $162,773
Median Rent
$936/mo
20% below
16.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.2%
34% below
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
114% above
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How East Herkimer Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows East Herkimer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
112%
Home Value
43%
Rent
80%
Poverty
47%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
214%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Herkimer a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

East Herkimer residents earn a median household income of $84,000 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,668. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,190 business establishments, including 118 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in East Herkimer is $122,000 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,773. Median rent is $936/month, with 16.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.

Education

22.2% of adults in East Herkimer hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

East Herkimer has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population711
Median Age48.7 yrs
Density597/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans11.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$84,000
Per Capita$40,668
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$2,446M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,053

Housing

A+
Home Value$122,000
Rent$936
Ownership78.0%
Zillow$162,773
Housing Units399
Rent Burden16.5%

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,922/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
Elevation508 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.2%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 32%
Commute29 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in East Herkimer was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Griffiss International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.