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Utica, NY

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Utica - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

64,440
Residents
$51,513
Median income
$133,400
Median home
$1,172
Median rent (state)

Utica - the verdict

Nationally, Utica sits in the 22nd percentile for household income and the 11th percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

22nd
percentile, household income
22nd
percentile, home value
34th
percentile, median rent
11th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Utica, NY

64,440 people live in Utica, New York - a small city by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $51,513 per year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 22.9%. Home values in Utica run a median of $133,400, and the median resident age is 35.0 years. 21.7% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 51.6% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 0 residential units were authorized in 2024 (No Permits). Utica's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: FBI UCR figures show 3477.2 crimes per 100,000 residents, above the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score).

New York carries a cost-of-living premium: the state registers 107.9 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Above Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,172 per month statewide. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in New York run around $285, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. The average commute for Utica workers runs 17.2 minutes, with 67.9% driving alone and 7.7% working from home. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 86.3 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

64,440 residents

Census ACS 2023 - New York

Median Household Income

$51,513 /yr

Poverty 22.9%

Cost of Living Index (state)

107.9 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, New York average

How does Utica compare to other US cities?

Where Utica sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 22% higher than other cities
Home value 22% pricier than other cities
Median rent 34% pricier than other cities
Safety 11% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at New York, Utica ranks #44 of 55 New York cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Utica against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to New York only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

New York-relative analysis

Poverty Rate is Utica's strongest outlier among New York cities

Among the 1,246 New York cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Utica ranks #55 - the 96th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Utica only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#1,067 of 1,205
11th percentile in New York
Median Gross Rent
#985 of 1,256
19th percentile in New York
Median Home Value
#943 of 1,202
21st percentile in New York
Poverty Rate
#55 of 1,246
96th percentile in New York
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#960 of 1,254
23rd percentile in New York

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within New York only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

22ndIncome percentile
11thSafety percentile

22nd percentile nationally for median household income · 11th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Utica's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Utica's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 35 Avg. percentile National median
Utica's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Utica's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$133,400 Among the most affordable more affordable than 78% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Utica $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Utica, NY Utica, NY's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Utica, NY-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Utica, NY median $51,513/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Utica, NY's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Utica, NY. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 21.7%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 22.9%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 51.6%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
64,440
Median Income
$51,513
Median Home Value
$133,400
Median Age
35.0
Poverty Rate
22.9%
Labor force participation
51.6%
Bachelor's Degree+
21.7%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
3477.2
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
527.8
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
2949.4
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
15
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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62,000 residents63,000 residents64,000 residents65,000 residents66,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 65,154 residents 62,978 residents ▼ -3.3%
Utica's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 0
2021 0
2022 0
2023 0
2024 0

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
17.2 minutes
Drive Alone
67.9%
Carpool
12.8%
Public Transit
3.9%
Walk
5.6%
Work from Home
7.7%
Other
2.1%

Based on 24,770 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for New York - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$90
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$65
avg/month
Total Utilities
$285
estimated/month

Estimates reflect New York state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a New York state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Utica sits in

Cost of Living Index
107.9
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,172/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
86.3 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in New York

Schenectady
68,521 people
White Plains
59,818 people
Hempstead
58,569 people
Mount Vernon
72,528 people
Cheektowaga
76,251 people
Levittown
51,557 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Utica's 64,440 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

South San Francisco, CA
64,487 people
North Little Rock, AR
64,504 people
Bellevue, NE
64,355 people
Burnsville, MN
64,295 people
Brentwood, CA
64,609 people
Commerce City, CO
64,640 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Utica's $51,513 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Greeneville, TN
$51,516 median income
Harris, IA
$51,517 median income
Staples, MN
$51,506 median income
Woodbury, TN
$51,506 median income
Tynan, TX
$51,523 median income
McNary, LA
$51,500 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Utica, NY Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Utica, NY - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 57.1% 14.5% 11.0% 12.0% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 14.6% White 57.1% Black or African American 14.5% Asian 11.0% American Indian 0.2% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 5.2% Two or more races 12.0% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Utica compares to nearby New York cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Utica (this city) 64,440 $51,513
Schenectady 68,521 $56,398
White Plains 59,818 $115,586
Hempstead 58,569 $82,454
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NY FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Utica, NY?

What is the population of Utica, NY? +

The population of Utica, NY stands at 64,440 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Utica, NY? +

The median household income in Utica is $51,513 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Utica? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Utica; the closest available measure is the New York state average, a cost of living index of 107.9 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within New York vary by metro area.

Is Utica, NY safe? +

Utica has a total crime rate of 3477.2 per 100,000 residents, which is above the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Utica, NY? +

The median home value in Utica is $133,400, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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