At a Glance
Median Income
$81,797
$34,013 per capita
Home Value
$179,700
Zillow: $256,489
Median Rent
$843/mo
21.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.7%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
12.7% 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?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Utica residents earn a median household income of $81,797 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,013. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 516 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Utica is $179,700 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $256,489. Median rent is $843/month, with 21.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
21.7% of adults in Utica hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Utica has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,092
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density2,374/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,797
Per Capita$34,013
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$1,090M
Avg Weekly Wage$995
Housing
A+
Home Value$179,700
Rent$843
Ownership71.6%
Zillow$256,489
Housing Units440
Rent Burden21.8%
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,490/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain29.4 in/yr
Elevation1,598 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.7%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute20 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Utica was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.374 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.