At a Glance
Median Income
$51,513
$26,342 per capita
Home Value
$133,400
Zillow: $212,423
Median Rent
$907/mo
31.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
537/100K
3,024/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.7%
80.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
22.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
19.7% 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?
C+
2.8 / 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 $51,513 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,342. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,356 business establishments, including 596 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Utica is $133,400 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $212,423. Median rent is $907/month, with 31.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Utica reports 537 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,024/100K. The murder rate is 9.5/100K.
Education
21.7% of adults in Utica hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
80.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Utica has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Data Overview
People
Population64,440
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density3,854/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born21.5%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$51,513
Per Capita$26,342
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty22.9%
County GDP$14,680M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,175
Housing
A+
Home Value$133,400
Rent$907
Ownership50.0%
Zillow$212,423
Housing Units28,340
Rent Burden31.9%
Crime
F
Violent537/100K
Property3,024/100K
Murder9.5/100K
Assault385/100K
Burglary319/100K
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death8,898/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation505 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.7%
High School+80.4%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute19 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations26
Libraries21
Did You Know?
Utica was founded in 1734.
The median home in Utica was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Griffiss International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
21.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 596 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.