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Utica, New York

city · Oneida County

At a glance

64,217
Population
$151,300
Median home value (all homes)
50% below U.S. median
$212,600
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$951/mo
Median rent
29% below U.S. median
$52,484
Median household income
33% below U.S. median
19.5 min
Average commute
87.2%
Homes with broadband
57.69%
Locations with fiber available
8.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 96 — 4% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing32% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities24% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost26% below
For business: New York is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates81.3%
College graduates22.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Utica Economic Development
The Department of Urban and Economic Development in Utica focuses on planning and zoning, economic development, and community development to improve the city. It aims to foster entrepreneurship, attract investment, preserve natural resources and historic assets, and support residents and local businesses.
state Lysander  Economic Development
The Town of Lysander Economic Development page describes Lysander as home to companies and organizations of all sizes and highlights resources for easy access to transportation, land for expansion, water supply, and a skilled workforce.
state Queensbury Economic Development
The Town of Queensbury's Economic Development Department aims to maintain a diversified and sustainable local economy by supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones, and offers assistance to individuals and companies wishing to do business in Queensbury.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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