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Herkimer, New York, in Herkimer county, is 13 miles E of Utica, New York (center to center) and 163 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. Part of the surrounding Utica - Rome metro area, the village is not an isolated village. Herkimer is home to some 7,498 residents.
In Herkimer, about 38% of adults are married. People in Herkimer have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The village somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.
You'll see many senior citizens in Herkimer.
In 2000, Herkimer had a median family income of $38,892.
The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Herkimer.
According to the 2000 census, 50% of the housing in Herkimer was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the village as the average housing age is high. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Herkimer, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the village. In Herkimer you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.
In Herkimer, 86% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the village it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.
Herkimer strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
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| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 14% | ![]() |
Comparing Herkimer to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
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U. & M.V. railway bridge c1905.
U. and M.V. Utica & Mohawk Valley railway bridge between 1900 and 1910
U. and M.V. Utica & Mohawk Valley railway bridge between 1900 and 1910
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