Herkimer, New York

About Herkimer

Set in the northern part of New York, Herkimer is a close-knit town, home to 7,254 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Herkimer is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 2.59 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,801 residents per square mile.

📰 Herkimer News Today

• Diane Wickham Obituary (1937 - 2026) - Herkimer, NY - WKTV Legacy obituary · Aug 18
• Carol Leon Obituary (1964 - 2026) - Herkimer, NY - WKTV Legacy obituary · Aug 18
• Barbara J. Murphy Obituary Jun 10, 2026 eneafuneralhomes.com · Jun 10
• How many people live in Herkimer County, NY? USAFacts · Apr 6
• 327 William St, Herkimer, NY 13350 Realtor.com · Jul 29

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Herkimer Unique

• Positioned in northern New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,254.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Herkimer

• Applebee's — american
• Denny's — american
• Vinny's Pizzeria & Restaurant — pizza
• Empire Diner — diner
• Tony's Pizza — pizza
• Woody's Ice Cream — ice cream (café)
• Yetty's Pizza — italian

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Herkimer

• Brookwood Park reviews ★
• Myers Park reviews ★
• Tony Bagetta Mini Park reviews ★
• Wehrum Stadium reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Herkimer

• HERKIMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• HERKIMER HIGH SCHOOL
• HERKIMER-FULTON-HAMILTON-OTSEGO BOCES

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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🗺️ Map of Herkimer

🏘️ Nearby Communities