New York
Herkimer is a small city in New York with a population of 7,335. Residents earn $57,281 per year, which is 24% below the national average.
Based on current data, Herkimer receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Herkimer offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Herkimer is $57,281, 24% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. 13.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Herkimer is $123,700, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $824 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Herkimer experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 92.7% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.3% |
| 46% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,281 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,426 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,053 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,967 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,190 |
| County GDP | $2,446M |
| Restaurants | 118 |
| Healthcare | 172 |
| Retail | 196 |
| Manufacturing | 65 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,921 |
| 98% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.59% |
| Commute Time | 19.4 min |
| Work from Home | 9.2% |
| Census Median | $123,700 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $114,900 |
| Median List Price | $114,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $78 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.5% |
| Price Drops | 15.4% |
| Inventory | 13 |
| Census Median Rent | $824 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Studio | $899 |
| 1 Bedroom | $926 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,172 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,623 |
| Owner-Occupied | 52.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,921 |
| 98% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.59% |
| Obesity | 38.6% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.6% |
| Depression | 22.1% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 14.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.6% |
| Premature Death | 9,922/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 172 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 395 ft (120 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,832/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0281°N, 74.9933°W |
| County FIPS | 36035 |
Winner: Republican by 35.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.4% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.19 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 2,832/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 172 |
| Restaurants | 118 |
| Retail Stores | 196 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 19.4 min |
| Work from Home | 9.2% |