At a Glance
Median Income
$75,268
$35,043 per capita
Home Value
$210,900
Zillow: $239,284
Median Rent
$1,295/mo
24.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
78/100K
157/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.6%
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
15.5% smoking rate
How Utica Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Utica's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Utica a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Utica residents earn a median household income of $75,268 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,043. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,180 business establishments, including 269 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Utica is $210,900 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,284. Median rent is $1,295/month, with 24.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Safety & Crime
Utica reports 78 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 157/100K.
Education
32.6% of adults in Utica hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% below the national average).
89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Utica has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population1,017
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density855/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born5.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,268
Per Capita$35,043
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$8,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,088
Housing
A+
Home Value$210,900
Rent$1,295
Ownership79.1%
Zillow$239,284
Housing Units415
Rent Burden24.9%
Crime
F
Violent78/100K
Property157/100K
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,783/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation539 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.6%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute22 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Utica was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 269 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.