At a Glance
Median Income
$74,438
$28,671 per capita
Home Value
$132,700
Zillow: $276,269
Median Rent
$833/mo
15.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
89/100K
799/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
18.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 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?
B
3.0 / 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 $74,438 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,671. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,996 business establishments, including 350 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Utica is $132,700 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $276,269. Median rent is $833/month, with 15.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Utica reports 89 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 799/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
13.1% of adults in Utica hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Utica has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,180
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density1,246/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$74,438
Per Capita$28,671
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$11,123M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A+
Home Value$132,700
Rent$833
Ownership47.3%
Zillow$276,269
Housing Units775
Rent Burden15.0%
Crime
F
Violent89/100K
Property799/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault44/100K
Burglary133/100K
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,469/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,078 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute34 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Utica was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is John Glenn Columbus International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 350 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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