At a Glance
Median Income
$57,281
$31,426 per capita
Home Value
$123,700
Zillow: $162,773
Median Rent
$824/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
185/100K
2,503/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.4%
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
261 sunny days/yr
How Herkimer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Herkimer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Herkimer a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Herkimer residents earn a median household income of $57,281 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,426. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% 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 Herkimer is $123,700 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,773. Median rent is $824/month, with 29.2% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Herkimer reports 185 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,503/100K.
Education
19.4% of adults in Herkimer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Herkimer has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population7,335
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density2,832/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,281
Per Capita$31,426
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$2,446M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,053
Housing
A+
Home Value$123,700
Rent$824
Ownership52.3%
Zillow$162,773
Housing Units3,618
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent185/100K
Property2,503/100K
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,922/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days261/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation395 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 32%
Commute19 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Herkimer was founded in 1722.
The median home in Herkimer was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Griffiss International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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