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Utica, NY

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Located between Syracuse and Albany, Utica sits on the Mohawk River at the foot of the Adirondack Mountains. Utica offers a broad range of things to do in town, with 900 acres of city parks, six colleges, several breweries, a wide variety of international cuisine, and the Utica Zoo.

Utica is also home to a prominent arts scene, with special programs and exhibitions at the Munson-Williams-Proctor Art Institute in addition to world-class performances at the historic Stanley Theater. Utica fosters a strong sense of community with a host of local festivals like the popular Utica Arts and Music Festival, Remsen Barn Festival of the Arts, the Great American Irish Festival, and regular farmer’s markets. Convenience to I-90 makes commuting and traveling from Utica simple.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Utica, NY is $937 for a studio, $1,074 for one bedroom, $1,362 for two bedrooms, and $1,038 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Utica has decreased by -1.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,074/month
636 Sq Ft
House
$1,800/month
1,199 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Utica, NY is 1.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Utica is 19.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $937 - $1,362. You can expect to pay 1.1% less for groceries, 3.4% more for utilities, and 6.8% more for transportation.

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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

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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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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.