East Herkimer, Herkimer, NY
Is East Herkimer a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe118
Medium212
Low287
Other734
37 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape12
Child involved10
Assault1
Other16
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported fight involving about five to six people near a bar on North Main Street in Herkimer. A caller from across the street reported that one person might have been held down, and no weapons were seen. | N Main St, Herkimer, NY 13350 | Assault Report |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched to a location on Hillcrest Avenue in Gilmore Village for a reported 23-year-old man with apparent stroke-like symptoms. | Hillcrest Ave, Frankfort, NY 13340 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible medical emergency involving a person hiding in a bathroom at east main street was reported. The individual believed people outside intended to harm him. Authorities communicated with the person via Facebook Messenger and 911 to obtain more information. | E Main St, Ilion, NY 13357 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers receive a request from an out-of-state caller for a welfare check on an elderly woman at a residence on Perry Street in Herkimer. The caller reported not being able to reach her grandmother after returning a message several hours later. | Perry St, Herkimer, NY 13350 | Missing Person |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a welfare check was requested near Perry Street for a 68-year-old woman after a caller reported no response from her grandmother following earlier communication and expressed concern for her well-being. The caller mentioned a medical history and that local family members refused to check on the woman. | Perry St, Herkimer, NY 13350 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible larceny follow-up near East North Street and later reported that debris at the scene had been secured. | E North St, Ilion, NY 13357 | Theft Report |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, an emergency medical service responded to a report of a man near Mill Street in Frankfort who swallowed a large gumball and is concerned. The call was dispatched as an Alpha response. | Mill St, Frankfort, NY 13340 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a laundromat on Central Avenue to speak with a person about a possible theft of a cell phone. Additional units were requested to assist at the scene. | Central Ave, Ilion, NY 13357 | Theft Report |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible voluntary mental health transport is requested for a male near East Main Street in the Village of Mohawk, with police on scene. | E Main St, Mohawk, NY 13407 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a mental health transport for a voluntary incident under the mental hygiene law was requested near Main St in the Village of Mohawk. Police were on scene. | E Main St, Mohawk, NY 13407 | Medical Emergency |
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Median Home Price
$189,333
Average Rent
$1,509
Vacancy Rate
11.4%
Nearby neighborhoods
Neighborhood Overview
East Herkimer is a remote neighborhood in Herkimer, NY, with mostly older homes built between 1940 and 1969 and some before 1940.
The median home price is $189,333, making it less expensive than nearly 89% of New York neighborhoods, with a high vacancy rate of 11.4%.
RemoteModerate IncomeOlder Homes
Quick Facts
| Income Rank | Moderate Income |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
East Herkimer's housing consists mainly of medium to small single-family homes and mobile homes, with most owner occupied.
| Owner Occupied Rate | High |
|---|---|
| Housing Type | Medium to small single-family homes and mobile homes |
| Housing Age | Mostly built 1940-1969, some before 1940 |
What buyers will notice right away
Many homes are vacant year-round, indicating weaker demand or new unoccupied housing.
Older homes reflect a well-established neighborhood.
Families & Lifestyle
East Herkimer is a moderate income neighborhood with a diverse occupational mix and a higher childhood poverty rate than many U.S. neighborhoods.
Diverse Occupations — 40.5% in executive/professional roles; significant manufacturing and labor presence.
Moderate Income Community — Income and poverty rates reflect a middle-income neighborhood.
| Income Rank | Moderate Income |
|---|---|
| Child Poverty Rate | 15.5% |
Demographics
| Executive, Management & Professional Occupations | 40.5% |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing & Laborer Occupations | 31.3% |
| Sales & Service Occupations | 15.4% |
| Clerical & Tech Support Occupations | 12.8% |
| Income Rank | Moderate Income |
| Child Poverty Rate | 15.5% |
| German Ancestry | 23.8% |
| Irish Ancestry | 18.9% |
| Polish Ancestry | 11.8% |
| English Ancestry | 11.6% |
| Italian Ancestry | 8.0% |
| Foreign Born Residents | null |
| German/Yiddish Speakers at Home | 2.4% |
| English Speakers at Home | 93.1% |
Commute
Most residents commute 30 to 45 minutes, primarily driving alone with some carpooling.
Residents rely heavily on private vehicles for commuting, with a typical commute length.
Car Dependent — Most drive alone to work.
Carpooling Present — Nearly 10% carpool to work.
| Main Commute Time | 30-45 minutes |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 78.2% |
| Carpool Rate | 9.8% |
Homes for sale near 13350
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is East Herkimer affordable?
Yes, median home price and rents are lower than most New York neighborhoods.
What is the vacancy rate?
The vacancy rate is 11.4%, higher than most U.S. neighborhoods.