At a Glance
Median Income
$55,524
$37,937 per capita
Home Value
$216,800
Zillow: $257,729
Median Rent
$984/mo
37.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
314/100K
2,495/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.7%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
15.2% 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
3.2 / 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 $55,524 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,937. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 43,047 business establishments, including 3,099 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Utica is $216,800 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $257,729. Median rent is $984/month, with 37.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Utica reports 314 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,495/100K.
Education
28.7% of adults in Utica hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Utica has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population5,184
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density2,945/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born11.3%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,524
Per Capita$37,937
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$143,144M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,498
Housing
A
Home Value$216,800
Rent$984
Ownership56.1%
Zillow$257,729
Housing Units2,624
Rent Burden37.3%
Crime
F
Violent314/100K
Property2,495/100K
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,101/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain35.0 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation639 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.7%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute24 min
Broadband83.6%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries40
Did You Know?
Utica was founded in 1829.
The median home in Utica was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Oakland County International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
11.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 3,099 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.