City Town Info

Utica, MI


  • Overview
  • Almanac
  • People
  • Local
  • Schools
  • Comments

Utica, Michigan

Utica, Michigan, in Macomb county, is 3 miles N of Sterling Heights, Michigan (center to center) and 20 miles N of Detroit, Michigan. The city is conveniently located inside the Detroit metropolitan area. There are an estimated 4,577 people in Utica.

The People and Families of Utica

In Utica, about 47% of adults are married. In Utica, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Utica had a median family income of $57,156. Utica has more than its share of wealthy families and people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($52,100) in Utica. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Utica Housing

Approximately 54% of housing in Utica is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the city. Property taxes are a bit high in Utica, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Utica, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Utica strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Utica Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Utica Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Utica Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Utica, MI

Comparing Utica to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women108
Well-Paid Single Men98
Racial Diversity78
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Age of the Population57
Senior Citizens56
Children Under 5 Years Old32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size33
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income99
People in Middle Class or Better87
College Educated Adults87
People Above Poverty87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use76
Short Commute Times43
Walking and Biking to Work43
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
People Living Alone98
Housing Recently Built68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Affordability of Rents44
Affordability of Property Taxes22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime68
Low Violent Crime66

Detailed pages on related topics: Utica travelUtica mortgages and property.

You are visiting:
All StatesMichigan > Utica

Additional Details

Utica Hotels & TravelUtica Hotels & Travel
Utica hotels, landmarks, tourism, transportation.
Utica MortgageUtica Mortgage
Utica property, mortgage, and real estate.

Help Disaster Victims Worldwide

career story promo - ARC A few minutes of your time could make $20 for the American Red Cross.

  • Fill out a simple survey about your full-time job and career
  • CityTownInfo will donate $20 for each properly completed survey
  • No personal contact info required
  • An easy way to help disaster victims around the world
  • Help others interested in your career
Read our rules and guidelines and get started now!

Read and Post in Our Forum

Read about and discuss Utica and other places in Michigan

Places Similar to Utica

We've crunched the numbers to create PlaceMatch™, which compares thousands of cities and towns to find the places most similar to each.

Find places similar to Utica

Additional Resources


Large City Map

Info for Utica Government Officials

Are you an official in the Utica government or quasi-government agency such as the chamber of commerce, visitors bureau or economic development council? If so, visit our information page for government officials to see how CityTownInfo can support you.

Spread The Word

Webmasters & Bloggers: Please link to this page on Utica. Just copy the HTML below and paste it into your web page or blog.


Copyright © 2004-2008, Moving Traffic, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

1