Name: Utica, NY
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Living in Utica, NY

Ranks better than 78% of areas Follow

Population

59,984

Median Age

34.2 Years

Utica Area Facts

Utica has a Livability Score of 78_/100, which is considered exceptional
Utica crime rates are 57% higher than the New York average
Cost of living in Utica is 18% lower than the New York average

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What do the locals think about Utica?

13%

Family friendly

75%

Public transit is accessible

38%

Walkable to grocery stores

13%

Yards are well-kept

50%

Lots of parks

25%

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

25%

A quiet area

38%

Sense of community

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Utica Reviews

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"We put the U in..." Shootica 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 27, 2020) Visit? Sure. Live? No.
Shootings on a weekly, sometimes daily basis. Drugs galore. Every non-vital road is riddled with potholes. Welfare moochers are like 85% of the population.
Even that aside, there's nothing to do in Utica or even expanding to New Hartford. Sangertown Square ...Read More mall where you go back one month later and at least 3 stores have closed? I suppose bars if those are your thing. A zoo, I guess that's cool? Anytime I make plans to go out with friends, we always have to travel to another city. That or we end up at Denny's just drinking coffee and talking because what else is there to do? Go spend like 50 bucks at the movies for one night? No thanks. Utica Comets hockey team is kinda big I guess, though I don't really know why because hockey in general isn't /that/ popular around here.

Yeah there's some things that happen, are fun, and bring the community together..... for one day. The Boilermaker being the biggest one, but even than got overshadowed in 2019 with the murder of Bianca Devins. I read many comments from people who never even knew Utica existed until that happened, way to bring eyes to our city, huh?

To travel, I'm sure its a nice little city to pop in on your way to something else, maybe stay a night or two. Obviously you usually do research about restaurants and attractions going on during your specific vacation so you'd probably be able to find /something/ to do, find places with 4+ stars, and likely not become a victim of a crime because you won't be too far from main streets. So again... to travel, yes, but to live, no. Oh also, steer clear of Cornhill, you're welcome. Read Less

Average city with average living 2.5 rating By cnyrock ( Jul 13, 2014) Utica is a basic, calm, simple, family-oriented city with moderate nightlife. First, here are some highlights of the city. The Boilermaker 15K Road Race, which occurs every summer in July, is Utica's most popular event. But at the same time, it comes and goes very quickly. It's a ...Read More road-race for 10,000+ runners with an after-party after the race. Thousands of people from all over the world descend on the city for this enormous 1-day event. Another popular staple is Saranac Thursdays, which occurs every Thursday evening during the summer on Varick St, the city's west side. The street is packed with great nightlife, bars, and live music. Other than that, that's it for summer activities for the most part. Other interesting spots include The Utica Memorial Auditorium for pro hockey, The Stanley Theatre for live concerts, Munson Williams Proctor Institute for museum-related activities, and The Utica Zoo. There are also many city parks, including Proctor Park on the city's east side, which is the most well-known city park for outdoor leisure, walks, baseball and basketball. In the fall during October is the infamous Utica Zombie Walk, where hundreds of people dress up like zombies and walk downtown at night. During the winter, there are various activities at Val Bialas at the Memorial Parkway, including skiing and ice skating. Utica experiences all 4 seasons and the weather varies considerably. Economically, it's very reasonable to live and raise a family in Utica. However, there is not much excitement in daily living, and the weather is usually overcast, gloomy, and depressing. There are plenty of restaurants and mom-and-pop food places available. Utica is known for its food, especially tomato pie, chicken riggies, greens, and half-moons. In conclusion, if you're looking to settle down with a family, where living is cheap, with not much going on anywhere, where food is king, and if you don't mind the bad weather, then Utica is for you. Read Less

Utica, NY - A Memorable Trip 4 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 11, 2010) I have visited Utica as part of my exploration of upstate New York. I got on an Amtrak Empire Service train at Penn Station in midtown Manhattan, and ended up in downtown Utica in about 5 hours. It was a memorable train ride, passing through the beautiful countryside and mountain ...Read More s of New York state.

I arrived in downtown Utica at the historic Boehlert Transportation Center at Union Station, which is right on main street. My first impression of Utica is that it is a typical upstate city, with a long history of heavy industry dating back to the 19th century. A walk along Genesee street tells the story of this city, as it is lined with historic buildings as well as modern developments.

After the long train ride, I filled up my hungry stomach at Alee's Restaurant, as I was searching for something more authentic rather than McDonald's and pizza. It is actually an upscale restaurant, and I was lucky to get in without reservations. Glad I did, because the food was great!

One of Utica's landmarks that immediately caught my eyes was the Stanley Center for the Arts, which is a classic movie palace. Unfortunately, there weren't any shows or events on that particular day. But speaking of culture, I enjoyed visiting the Utica Children's Museum of History and Space, which is right across the train station. Even though it is a kid oriented museum, I still satisfied my love for local history of Utica and the surrounding central New York region. Read Less

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Utica, NY - A Memorable Trip 4 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 11, 2010) I have visited Utica as part of my exploration of upstate New York. I got on an Amtrak Empire Service train at Penn Station in midtown Manhattan, and ended up in downtown Utica in about 5 hours. It was a memorable train ride, passing through the beautiful countryside and mountain ...Read More s of New York state.

I arrived in downtown Utica at the historic Boehlert Transportation Center at Union Station, which is right on main street. My first impression of Utica is that it is a typical upstate city, with a long history of heavy industry dating back to the 19th century. A walk along Genesee street tells the story of this city, as it is lined with historic buildings as well as modern developments.

After the long train ride, I filled up my hungry stomach at Alee's Restaurant, as I was searching for something more authentic rather than McDonald's and pizza. It is actually an upscale restaurant, and I was lucky to get in without reservations. Glad I did, because the food was great!

One of Utica's landmarks that immediately caught my eyes was the Stanley Center for the Arts, which is a classic movie palace. Unfortunately, there weren't any shows or events on that particular day. But speaking of culture, I enjoyed visiting the Utica Children's Museum of History and Space, which is right across the train station. Even though it is a kid oriented museum, I still satisfied my love for local history of Utica and the surrounding central New York region. Read Less

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