What are the schools like in Utica, OH?

Utica is served primarily by North Fork Local. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.6:1.

What is the median household income in Utica?

The median household income in Utica, OH is $67,593 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 12.1%.

What is the weather like in Utica, OH?

Utica has an average high temperature of 36.4°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 25.8 inches.

Utica, OH Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Utica, OH affordable or expensive?

Utica's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Utica is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $125,000 and the median rent is $879 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Utica, OH?

Utica has a violent crime rate of 94.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 378.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Utica, OH a Good Place to Live?

Utica is a small town of 2,024 in Ohio, with a median household income of $67,593 and a 12.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Utica stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Utica is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Utica city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 94.5

Utica's overall cost of living index is 94.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Utica costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Utica, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$125,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$879	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	45.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,593	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Utica's violent crime rate is 94.6 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

94.6 /100k

Property Crime

378.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Utica is served primarily by North Fork Local. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Utica, OH	National Avg
School District	North Fork Local	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Utica sees average highs of 36.4°F in January and 84.3°F in July, with 40.9 inches of annual precipitation and 25.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Utica, OH
Average High — January	36.4°F
Average High — July	84.3°F
Annual Precipitation	40.9"
Annual Snowfall	25.8"

Demographics

Metric	Utica, OH	National Avg
Population	2,024	—
Median Age	29.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	12.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	78.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	18.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	35.5%	22.2%
65 and over	10.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

St. Louisville, OH 5 mi Martinsburg, OH 5 mi Bladensburg, OH 9 mi Gambier, OH 10 mi South Mount Vernon, OH 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Utica

Utica, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

43080

Utica vs Other Cities

Utica, OH vs St. Louisville, OH Utica, OH vs Martinsburg, OH Utica, OH vs Bladensburg, OH Utica, OH vs Gambier, OH Utica, OH vs South Mount Vernon, OH

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Utica, OH affordable or expensive?

Utica's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Utica roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $125,000 and median rent is $879/month.

What is the crime rate in Utica, OH?

Utica's violent crime rate is 94.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 378.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Utica?

Public schools in Utica are operated by North Fork Local. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 14.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Utica, OH a good place to live?

Utica, OH has a population of 2,024, a median household income of $67,593, and an unemployment rate of 12.1%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Utica?

Utica averages 36.4°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.9 inches with about 25.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Utica?

Utica, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43080.

What is the population of Utica?

The population of Utica, Ohio is 2,024 with a median age of 29.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Utica?

Key numbers for living in Utica: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $125,000, median household income $67,593, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Utica side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.