Strategically located in Oneida County (within the heart of the Mohawk Valley) & within 500 miles of 17 of the top 50 U.S. markets, the City of Utica has many attributes that make it the ideal location for business and raising a family.
Long considered the socioeconomic hub of Oneida County, the City of Utica offers its residents and visitors small-city charm, abundant industry, affordable housing, ample recreational opportunities and a diverse cultural and ethinic community.
Utica offers the charm of small-city living balanced with cultural and ethic diversity in an urban setting. Located at the foot of the Adirondack mountains, Utica is less than an hour's travel to numerous lakes, streams and rivers. Utica is home to an 18-hole golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones, 18 new championship tennis courts, two municipal pools, three historic Fredrick Olmstead-designed parks, a downhill and cross country ski complex, a Parkway Recreation Center/Ski Chalet and a newly built half pipe for snowboard enthusiasts. These diverse attributes provide an excellent quality of life.
Other cultural activities in close proximity include operas at the Glimmerglass Theatre, performances by world-renowned performing artists, world class museum exhibitions and many feasts anjd festivals. Sports enthusiasts can watch professional NY-Penn League baseball or visit the Long-Distance Running Hall of Fame and participate in major races. Nature lovers can spend a day at the Utica Zoo or the picturesque Utica Marsh Wetlands Bird and Wildlife Sanctuary. Finally, the city hosts numerous youth sports programs.
Utica's public education system supports an industrious and determined work force and boasts a high school graduation rate 15 percent higher than the state average and 5 percent higher than the national average. Utica's high school graduates can choose from 15 two year and four-year colleges located within 60 minutes of the city, as well as several vocational and trade schools. Due to these educational opportunities, 24 percent of Utica's work force has at least a four year college degree and nearly 24 percent of Utica's work force is professional or technical.
Sales Tax: 9.75 Taxes: City $16.19 per $1,000 County: $7.89 per $1,000 Schools: $22.86 per $1,000
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $81,962
Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $100,704; Detached houses: $98,382; Townhouses or other attached units: $123,465; In 2-unit structures: $158,581; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $91,207; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $90,338; Mobile homes: $84,821
Demographics
Population in July 2008: 58,082. Utica covers 16.3 square miles. Zip codes: 13501, 13502, 13503, 13504, 13505, 13599 - Area code: 315
Weather
Utica, NY climate is mild during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 60's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 83.20 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 12.60 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 25 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Utica is 41.90 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is September with an average rainfall of 4.40 Inches.
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