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Lima, New York

Village · Population 2,103 · #294 in New York

About Lima

Lima, NY is a small town located in northwestern New York, home to 2,103 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Lima is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.34 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,569 residents per square mile.

📰 Lima News Today

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Lima Unique

  • One of 6 places in the US named Lima — but the New York one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in northwestern 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

  • A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Lima

  • American Hotel — american
  • George's — french

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Tennie Burton Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lima

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

🏫 Schools in Lima

  • LIMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeVillage
Population (2024)2,103
Rank in state#294 of 595
Land area1.34 sq mi
Density1,569/sq mi
Coordinates42.9070, -77.6123

🗺️ Map of Lima