Herkimer Village is kind of the baby at the center of a collection of Russian dolls, all named Herkimer. Herkimer Village lies within Herkimer Town, which is located in Herkimer County. Herkimer!
Herkimer is a village in Herkimer County, New York, that was settled before the American Revolutionary War
Herkimer Village is kind of the baby at the center of a collection of Russian dolls, all named Herkimer. Herkimer Village lies within Herkimer Town, which is located in Herkimer County. Herkimer!
Herkimer is a village in Herkimer County, New York, that was settled before the American Revolutionary War. In the 18th century, German settlement on the plateaus of the area had outsiders calling it the "German Flats." Later, residents were called "Herkimer Jerkimers." All in fun, we are assured! Today, the village is home to just under 8000 people, none of which are self-described as "Jerkimers" in any context.
Moving to Herkimer
Moving day, no matter how excited you are to be in a new home or apartment, always carries with it a few stresses. Will the water be hooked up? Does the internet work? When does the trash get picked up? If you make the right phone calls, moving into Herkimer will go a lot more smoothly!
Utilities
As soon as you sign a lease, contact the office for the Village of Herkimer and let them know you are moving in - they'll make sure the water and sewage lines are up to snuff and ready for your arrival. As for electricity, residents of Herkimer can choose their own supplier since energy has been deregulated here. Bounce Energy is a possibility, but you can check rates and ask advice from the municipal workers while you've already got them on the phone about the plumbing. You've also got some choice when it comes to cable TV, including CableTV and Time Warner Cable, both of which can also set up your internet.
Find Apartment Rentals in Herkimer
Looking for a nice 2 bedroom apartment or house? There's some good news and some not-so-great news. First, for the good news: rental accommodation is budget-friendly in Herkimer Village. The not-so-great news? The home rental listings are rather sparse. How can you overcome this difficulty? Start your search for serviced apartments, furnished apartments, pet-friendly apartments or whichever you prefer month ahead of your expected move-in date. This way you won't find yourself stuck in between homes without so much as a viewing scheduled. It is easier to find 1 bedroom apartments in Herkimer as opposed to houses, so keep that in mind as well.
Herkimer as a Neighborhood
Since this is a small community within a community, Herkimer is really a neighborhood unto itself. Centered on the junction of Highway 28 and 5, the village is split by a tributary of the Mohawk River, and it lies just west of the West Canada Creek. When you add in the railway at the southern edge, it's easy to see why this location appealed to early settlers in the area, and how it has survived for so long. Myers Park and St. Francis de Sales School are in the center of the village, surrounded by residential areas and small businesses.
Living in Herkimer
Transportation
So there isn't any public transportation in Herkimer, but it does have a high Walk Score of 88 so you can just rely on your feet to get you where you're going! Sometimes. Of course, if you need to commute for work or visit family out of town, you are better off relying on your own vehicle.
Grocery and Shopping
Herkimer is served by two Nice N Easy Grocery Shoppes, as well as the Hannaford Supermarket and Pharmacy, and T & J Fruits and Vegetable. As for shopping, you've got the Sears Hometown Store, Army and Navy, Wal-Mart Supercenter, Dollar Tree, Kmart and several auto repair and supply shops. Most thing you'll need during your first year in Herkimer, you can find right within the village limits.
Dining Out
It doesn't matter how awesome a new town can seem; if there is nothing good to eat, your home is no better than a run-down shack in the woods, encircled with rabbit traps and some rough-looking lettuce plants. Fortunately, there are plenty of things to eat in Herkimer! Try out Salvatore's Pizza, the Waterfront Grill, the sirloin tips at Ponderosa Steakhouse and the Chinese food at New Foo Chow. Not enough? How about the homemade sausage at Yeti's Pizza? Fresh sushi from Tokyo Sushi? The homemade corned beef hash at Crazy Otto's Empire Diner?
That's right. You may be in a village, but as far as food is concerned, it's a big, wide world out there.
