Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Utica is a small city in Michigan with a population of 5,184. Residents earn $55,524 per year, which is 26% below the national average.
Based on current data, Utica receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Utica offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Utica is $55,524, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Utica is $216,800, 23% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $984 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Utica is below the national average at 167 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,596 per 100,000, 83% above the national average.
28.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Utica experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches, including 36.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 84.1% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 15.9% |
| 19% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,524 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,937 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,498 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $117,718 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.9% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 43,047 |
| County GDP | $143,144M |
| Restaurants | 3,099 |
| Healthcare | 5,524 |
| Retail | 4,518 |
| Manufacturing | 1,635 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,369 |
| 139% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.86% |
| Commute Time | 24.4 min |
| Work from Home | 9.4% |
| Census Median | $216,800 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $247,704 |
| Median List Price | $215,000 |
| Median List Price | $215,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $132 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 92.8% |
| Price Drops | 22.2% |
| Inventory | 9 |
| Census Median Rent | $984 |
| 15% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 56.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,369 |
| 139% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.86% |
| Obesity | 36.5% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.4% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% |
| Depression | 27.7% |
| Mental Distress | 18.6% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.3% |
| Premature Death | 6,101/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 96.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,524 |
| Total Violent | 167.3/100K |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 125.4/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 41.8/100K |
| Total Property | 3,596.1/100K |
| 83% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 250.9/100K |
| Theft | 3,136.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 209.1/100K |
| Arson | 20.9/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.9 inches |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 36.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 639 ft (195 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,945/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6287°N, 83.0233°W |
| County FIPS | 26125 |
Winner: Democrat by 10.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.7% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,945/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 40 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,524 |
| Restaurants | 3,099 |
| Retail Stores | 4,518 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Avg Commute | 24.4 min |
| Work from Home | 9.4% |