Ilion, New York

About Ilion

Set in the northern part of New York, Ilion is a close-knit town counting 7,559 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Ilion is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 2.49 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,036 residents per square mile.

📰 Ilion News Today

• Susan Florian Obituary (1960 - 2026) - Gloversville, NY - WKTV Legacy obituary · Aug 17
• Gary R. Blaise Obituary Jul 4, 2026 eneafuneralhomes.com · Jul 9
• Ilion Write-In Candidate David Murray Wins Mayoral Race WKTV · Jun 17
• Ilion has everything it needs for an amazing future Rome Sentinel · Aug 8
• Write-In Candidate Defeats Ilion Mayor in Stunning Upset WIBX 950 · Jun 17

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Ilion Unique

• The only place in America named Ilion — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• 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 7,559.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Ilion

• Sorento's — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Ilion

• Ilion Park reviews ★
• Montgomery Street Park reviews ★
• Russell Park reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Ilion

• BARRINGER ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• CENTRAL VALLEY ACADEMY

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Ilion

🏘️ Nearby Communities