At a Glance
Median Income
$145,000
$56,881 per capita
Home Value
$787,700
Zillow: $916,685
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
26/100K
602/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
58.9%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.0%
7.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Herricks Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Herricks's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Herricks a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Herricks residents earn a median household income of $145,000 , which is 93% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,881. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Herricks is $787,700 , 179% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $916,685. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 30.8% 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 1952.
Safety & Crime
Herricks reports 26 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 602/100K.
Education
58.9% of adults in Herricks hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% above the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Herricks has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population4,077
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density7,153/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$145,000
Per Capita$56,881
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
B+
Home Value$787,700
Rent$3,501
Ownership96.5%
Zillow$916,685
Housing Units1,294
Rent Burden30.8%
Crime
F
Violent26/100K
Property602/100K
Health
Obesity20.0%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking7.2%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation121 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.9%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+28.1%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute41 min
Broadband97.6%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Herricks was built in 1952.
15.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.
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