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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Allison B.

Working remotely from Utica

Been living here since 2020. Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What do you all think? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you ge...

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Nolan Diaz

Is it worth buying in Utica?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but We're a young couple and The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a lot in...

6 replies 8 upvotes housing
Robert Stewart

Is Utica worth moving to in 2026?

Anyone else feel this way? With a population of 64,440, Utica is a smaller city. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Am I wrong here?

4 replies 8 upvotes moving
Harper James

Career opportunities in Utica, NY

Longtime lurker here, I'm single, late 30s, and The median home value here is around $133,400, which is actually reasonable. Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $907/month for a decent place. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where mo...

2 replies 25 upvotes jobs
Nolan Diaz

Best kept secrets of Utica, NY

Hello, You can expect to pay around $907 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Utica sits at 625.0 per 100K. With a population of 64,440, Utica is a smaller city. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where ...

3 replies 28 upvotes best-worst
Lydia H.

Honest thoughts on life in Utica

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a teacher here and Rent is about $907/month for a decent place. Median household income is $51,513, which feels on the lower side for the area. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Should I be concerned? Night l...

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Jace Long

The good and bad of living in Utica

Been living here since 2021. Median household income is $51,513, which feels on the lower side for the area. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $133,400, which is actually reasonable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. TIA! There's a r...

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ezra_dude

Is it worth buying in Utica?

My family moved here when I was a kid. You can expect to pay around $907 for rent here. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Appreciate any input.

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Allison Morgan

Anyone else love living in Utica?

Longtime lurker here, The median home value here is around $133,400, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $907 for rent here. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Does this match your experience? The suburbs are where most families end up. The city has invested a lot...

2 replies 17 upvotes living
Delilah

Utica housing prices -when will it stop?

With a population of 64,440, Utica is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 22.9%, which is higher than I expected. Rent is about $907/month for a decent place. Median household income is $51,513, which feels on the lower side for the area. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downt...

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Nevaeh W.

Utica is underrated, change my mind

So, Born and raised here. Poverty rate is 22.9%, which is higher than I expected. Homes are going for about $133,400 on average. Rent is about $907/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has impr...

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Everett Murphy

Most overrated things about Utica

Homes are going for about $133,400 on average. You can expect to pay around $907 for rent here. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The suburbs are where most families end up. Anyone in a similar situation? Looking forward to hearing from you all. The school system varies a lot by neighb...

3 replies 11 upvotes best-worst
Nolan Diaz

Studio apartments in Utica -options?

Hey folks, With a population of 64,440, Utica is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $51,513 in Utica. Poverty rate is 22.9%, which is higher than I expected. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are high b...

0 replies 16 upvotes housing
Jose Collins

Moving to Utica -what should I know?

It's a a smaller city city with about 64,440 people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Has anyone dealt with this? Thanks in advance! It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Night life is decent if you know the ...

2 replies 4 upvotes moving
Zoe James

Raising a family in Utica -thoughts?

Hello, I'm a teacher here and Homes are going for about $133,400 on average. The median home value here is around $133,400, which is actually reasonable. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoatin...

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Benjamin

Rent in Utica getting crazy

Anyone else feel this way? Born and raised here. It's a a smaller city city with about 64,440 people. Homes are going for about $133,400 on average. Median household income is $51,513, which feels on the lower side for the area. Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. The food s...

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Jonathan

What surprised you most about Utica?

Longtime lurker here, Am I overthinking this? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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ezra_dude

Best kept secrets of Utica, NY

So, Been living here since 2010. With a population of 64,440, Utica is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $51,513 in Utica. You can expect to pay around $907 for rent here. Rent is about $907/month for a decent place. Median household income is $51,513, which feels on the lower side fo...

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Denise H.

Unpopular opinion about Utica

Random thought, I work in legal and Household incomes average around $51,513 in Utica. Median household income is $51,513, which feels on the lower side for the area. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Any advice would be great. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The p...

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Jose Ross

Utica job market vs Austin

Been meaning to ask this. I work in manufacturing and Median household income is $51,513, which feels on the lower side for the area. The median home value here is around $133,400, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 64,440, Utica is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with abo...

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Abigail Davis

Should I move to Utica or stay in Orlando?

Rent is about $907/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $51,513 in Utica. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

4 replies 17 upvotes moving
Harper James

Quick question about Utica

So, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Rent is about $907/month for a decent place. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Worth the trade-offs? It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Denise H.

Moving to Utica with kids -good idea?

I work in engineering and Median household income is $51,513, which feels on the lower side for the area. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Eli Moore

Day-to-day life in Utica, NY

Hey folks, Median household income is $51,513, which feels on the lower side for the area. You can expect to pay around $907 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 22.9%, which is higher than I expected. The city has invested a lot in new development. Publ...

27 replies 10 upvotes living
Allison Morgan

Job market in Utica for tech?

OK so The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Am I wrong here? Appreciate any input. It's not perfect, but the commu...

26 replies 21 upvotes jobs
Benjamin

Couple moving to Utica from out of state

Curious what people think. Just moved here 9 months ago and Homes are going for about $133,400 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Has anyone dealt with this? Cheers. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has imp...

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Allison Morgan

Best kept secrets of Utica, NY

So, The median home value here is around $133,400, which is actually reasonable.

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Denise H.

Anyone work in healthcare in Utica?

We have two kids and Rent is about $907/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 22.9%, which is higher than I expected. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely ris...

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Abigail Davis

Moving to Utica -what should I know?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I grew up here but left for a while. With a population of 64,440, Utica is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $51,513 in Utica. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Thoughts? Night life is decent if you know the right ...

3 replies 24 upvotes moving
Noah Walker

Housing market in Utica right now

Longtime lurker here, I'm retired and You can expect to pay around $907 for rent here. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great...

4 replies 3 upvotes housing
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