At a Glance
Median Income
$74,438
$28,671 per capita
Home Value
$132,700
Zillow: $295,666
Median Rent
$833/mo
15.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
56/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
18.5% 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?
B
3.3 / 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 7.0% (94% 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 $295,666. 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 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 56/100K.
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 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population2,180
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density1,246/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$74,438
Per Capita$28,671
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$11,123M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A+
Home Value$132,700
Rent$833
Ownership47.3%
Zillow$295,666
Housing Units775
Rent Burden15.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property56/100K
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,469/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI42 (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.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
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.