At a Glance
Median Income
$36,750
$20,606 per capita
Home Value
$90,800
Zillow: $120,407
Median Rent
$813/mo
20.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
695/100K
6,492/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
36.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.6%
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
299 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Utica residents earn a median household income of $36,750 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,606. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,699 business establishments, including 493 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Utica is $90,800 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,407. Median rent is $813/month, with 20.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Utica reports 695 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,492/100K.
Education
15.2% of adults in Utica hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Utica has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population779
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density260/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$36,750
Per Capita$20,606
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty36.4%
County GDP$15,444M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,143
Housing
A+
Home Value$90,800
Rent$813
Ownership73.8%
Zillow$120,407
Housing Units397
Rent Burden20.4%
Crime
F
Violent695/100K
Property6,492/100K
Health
Obesity46.6%
Diabetes16.9%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death16,086/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain60.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation291 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 26% / D 72%
Commute30 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Utica was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 493 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.
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