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Utica, MI

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Timeless small-town character in Detroit’s northern suburbs

Suburb Commuter Parks Nature Outdoors River Shopping Schools

Utica is a small suburban city located about 25 miles north of Detroit. Primarily a residential community, the landscape is largely filled by quiet neighborhood streets lined with low-rise apartments, townhouses, and single-family homes.

Lakeside Mall anchors a large cluster of shopping centers on the east side, while a small but vibrant Downtown district runs along Auburn Road on the west side; this is where you’ll find local favorites like the legendary Shamrock Irish Pub, a landmark in the community since 1935.

Living in Utica offers ample opportunities to spend time outdoors: River Bends Park sits on the north side of town, with the sprawling Stony Creek Metropark just a few minutes farther up the road. Boasting some of the best schools in the state, Utica has become a popular home for families.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Utica, MI is $798 for one bedroom, $1,611 for two bedrooms, and $2,162 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Utica has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$798/month
649 Sq Ft
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Transportation

51

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.

41

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Flickinger Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

443 Students

6
out of 10

Eppler Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-9

616 Students

6
out of 10

Utica High School

Public

Grades 10-12

1,368 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Sterling Heights Nature Center
  • Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center
  • Freedom Hill County Park
  • Michigan Transit Museum
  • Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm

Airports

  • Detroit Metro Wayne County

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.