Utica College

Utica, NY

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Utica College - Utica, NY

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An academic and cultural fixture of Upstate New York

Private Suburban Small Pioneers

Utica College is a small, private university on the west side of its namesake city. Since its founding in 1946, Utica College has established itself as one of the premier institutions of higher learning in central New York State. The small student body of around 4,500 and the fairly compact campus foster an intimate learning environment that supports a sense of community among the students, faculty, and staff. The on-campus Edith Langley Bartlett Art Gallery serves as a major facility in the local art scene, featuring an ever-changing rotation of exhibitions as well as an Artist in Residence program.

Living near the university campus puts you just minutes away from Downtown Utica, allowing you to easily hop into the city center anytime to take advantage of the extensive dining, nightlife, arts, and entertainment of the Handshake City. Rental rates tend to be fairly affordable all over town, and the area near Utica College is full of apartments, condos, and houses offering easy access to the campus.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Utica, NY is $939 for a studio, $1,096 for one bedroom, $1,347 for two bedrooms, and $1,022 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Utica has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 566 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $939/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 645 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,096/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,013 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,347/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,184 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,022/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

66

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

51

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Hugh R Jones Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

405 Students

6
out of 10

Christopher Columbus Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

639 Students

5
out of 10

General Herkimer Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

597 Students

5
out of 10

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

456 Students

5
out of 10

Deerfield Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

318 Students

5
out of 10

John F Kennedy Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

695 Students

6
out of 10

Senator James H Donovan Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

730 Students

5
out of 10

Thomas R Proctor High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,675 Students

4
out of 10

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