"Ilion, Ilion, dreamy Ilion, pillared Ilion, holy Ilion, City of Ilion, when wilt thou melody be born?" is a line in a poem by Lord Alfred Tennyson titled_ Ilion, Ilion. _The Greeks know Ilion as the city of Troy. Although most people know Troy because of Brad Pitt, it is actually a city described by Homer as "well-founded" and "strong-built," which is a good description for the Village of Ilion in New York.
The village of Ilion is located near the center of New York and is part of the Herkimer County. With more than 8,000 people in just 2.5 square miles of land area, it has a high population density of around 3,000 people per square mile. During the summer, it has a daily average temperature of 88?F. During the winter, it can get really cold as it has an average temperature of 13?F. Better start chopping that firewood because Ilion gets 72 inches of snowfall per year, which is higher than the national average of only 25 inches.
This village has been ranked as a very livable area due to its low cost of living, low crime rates and stable housing market
"Ilion, Ilion, dreamy Ilion, pillared Ilion, holy Ilion, City of Ilion, when wilt thou melody be born?" is a line in a poem by Lord Alfred Tennyson titled_ Ilion, Ilion. _The Greeks know Ilion as the city of Troy. Although most people know Troy because of Brad Pitt, it is actually a city described by Homer as "well-founded" and "strong-built," which is a good description for the Village of Ilion in New York.
The village of Ilion is located near the center of New York and is part of the Herkimer County. With more than 8,000 people in just 2.5 square miles of land area, it has a high population density of around 3,000 people per square mile. During the summer, it has a daily average temperature of 88?F. During the winter, it can get really cold as it has an average temperature of 13?F. Better start chopping that firewood because Ilion gets 72 inches of snowfall per year, which is higher than the national average of only 25 inches.
Renting in Ilion
This village has been ranked as a very livable area due to its low cost of living, low crime rates and stable housing market.
Cost: Ilion scored an 88% on the cost of living index, which is 12% lower than the national average. It's a lot less compared to the average cost index of New York, which is 125%. The median price of rental properties in Ilion is 33% less than the national average, and the median home value is 59% less than the average.
Hunting for apartments: Looking for a place to settle in this village may prove to be a little difficult. It has a high population density with low vacancy rates. Better prepare all your basic requirements when searching for rental homes because you really want to grab the place that fits your needs once you see it. Three bedroom apartments are the most common type you'll see here, while two bedroom apartments come next. You won't see much, if nothing at all, of the studio types and all bills paid here.
Neighborhoods in Ilion
Illion is a small town so there aren't really any neighborhoods, but check out the different sections of town below.
North: Most of the market, commercial and retail places are here. You'll also see the famous Remington Arms Co. Plant, one of the first gun manufacturers, located in this area. Some of the well-known restaurants are Sorrento Pizzeria and Main Moon Chinese Kitchen. For entertainment, the State Bowling Center is located here.
East: Most of the area at the eastern part of the village is occupied by Russell Park. It has beautiful scenery for outings, picnics, sports and nature walks.
South and West: Most of these sections are residential areas. If you are going on an apartment hunt, you'll most probably find one here.
What to Expect in Ilion
Llion has a total of two airports and two Amtrak stations within 30 miles of the city center. Most people drive cars alone or carpool to work with an average one way commute of 23 minutes. Less people take the public transportation compared to the national average.
There are also plenty of places to get your grub on in Ilion; check out Sorrento Pizzeria, Main Moon Chinese Kitchen or Farm House Restaurant to get you started.
