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Ilion, New York

Introduction to Ilion, New York

Ilion, New York, in Herkimer county, is 11 miles SE of Utica, New York and 163 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The village is located in the Utica-Rome metropolitan area. Ilion has a population of 8,610.

Ilion History

European settlement first occurred in the area in 1725, when Palatine Germans built homes along Steeles Creek. A number of mills were soon established in the area. Following the American Revolution, New London was established as a community. Development of the area started after 1816, following the establishment of the Remington Arms Company and the Erie Canal. In 1843, the first post office was built. It was officially incorporated as a village in 1852. According to one tradition, the Greek form of the name Troy inspired the village’s name. In 1958, the first solid-state electronic computer was created in Ilion by Sperry Rand.

Ilion and nearby Attractions

  • Herkimer Home State Historic Site
  • Remington Arms Museum
  • Delta Lake State Park
  • Herkimer County Historical Society Museum
  • Erie Canal
  • Utica Zoo

Things To Do In Ilion

The Oriskany Battlefield State Historic Site commemorates the 1777 Battle of Oriskany. The Herkimer County Historical Society Museum, the Oneida County Historical Society Museum, the Little Falls Historical Society Museum and the Musical Museum showcase exhibits reflecting the history and culture of the region. Ilion is also home to the Remington Arms Museum, which features flintock rifles, revolvers and rare pistols. The Delta Lake State Park, which is located on the Delta Reservoir, and the Glimmerglass State Park, located on Otsego Lake, both include beaches, nature trails, playgrounds and picnic areas. Visitors can also enjoy hiking, boating and fishing here.

Ilion Transportation

Air transportation is available from Syracuse Hancock International Airport.

Ilion Higher Education

Nearby colleges and universities include Herkimer County Community College, Colgate University and SUNY College at Oneonta.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyIlion Affordability of Rents
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Ilion Low Property Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Ilion Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Ilion, NY

Comparing Ilion 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
Female Share of the Population910
Senior Citizens77
Age of the Population64
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Well-Paid Single Men32
Racial Diversity23
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size55
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults54
Median Family Income32
People in Middle Class or Better32
People Above Poverty32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use64
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
People Living Alone77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Affordability of Property Taxes48
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime97
Low Violent Crime86
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