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Herkimer, New York

Introduction to Herkimer, New York

Herkimer, New York, in Herkimer county, is 13 miles E of Utica, New York and 163 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. Part of the surrounding Utica-Rome metro area, Herkimer is home to some 7,498 residents.

Herkimer History

Herkimer was originally inhabited by Iroquois Mohawk Native Americans. The community was named in honor of Revolutionary War General, Nicholas Herkimer. The village was incorporated in 1807.

Herkimer and nearby Attractions

  • Fort Plain Museum
  • Herkimer Home State Historic Site
  • Glimmerglass State Park
  • Utica Zoo
  • Enchanted Forest Water Safari
  • Howe Caverns

Things To Do In Herkimer

Local museums and historical sites include the Herkimer County Historical Society Museum, the Children's Museum of History, the Fort Plain Museum, the Oriskany Battlefield State Historic Site and Hyde Hall State Historic Site. Glimmerglass State Park, located on Otsego Lake, has a beach, picnic areas, hiking trails, and also offers opportunities for visitors to enjoy fishing and biking. Utica Zoo and Howe Caverns are also accessible from Herkimer.

Herkimer Transportation

Syracuse Hancock International is the nearest major airport.

Herkimer Higher Education

Herkimer County Community College is the local college. Others nearby include the Utica College of Syracuse University, Mohawk Valley Community College-Utica and the SUNY Institute of Technology.

High Points

Herkimer strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 7%Herkimer Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Herkimer Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 13%Herkimer Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 14%Herkimer Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Herkimer, NY

Comparing Herkimer to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population88
Age of the Population87
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity34
Well-Paid Single Men21
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size11
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults43
People Above Poverty32
People in Middle Class or Better32
Median Family Income32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use75
Working at Home32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Rents910
Affordability of Property Taxes59
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Housing Recently Built12

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Historic Herkimer

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U. & M.V. railway bridge c1905.

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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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