Utica, NY

Utica, New York

Introduction to Utica, New York

Utica is located in Oneida County, in the central portion of the state of New York. The city is part of Mohawk Valley and is situated near the Mohawk River, New York Barge Canal and the Erie Canal. The city was named after a historic North African city which had been Rome's capital in Africa.

History

Old Fort Schuyler was the first settlement in the Utica area. It was established in 1758 and was utilized during the French and Indian War. The settlement was ruined during the American Revolutionary War by Tories and Native Americans. Companies began to build factories in Utica primarily due to the city being situated near the Erie Canal. During the late 19th Century Utica was recognized as the center of the textile industry for the country. However, during the mid-20th Century the vast majority of the textile companies vacated the city and established their factories in the southern portion of the country.

During the late 19th Century and the early stages of the 20th Century Utica became prominent in the tool an die business. In the beginning and middle portion of the 20th Century the city was home to a manufacturing facility of General Electric which produced radios. Utica was called "the Radio capital of the world." The town is part of the Northeastern Rust Belt which experienced a significant decline in the manufacturing industries.

Transportation

Utica is served by the Hancock Airport, located in Syracuse and by the Albany International Airport.

Attractions

• Children's Museum of History, Natural History, Science & Technology.
• Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute Museum of Art.
• Oneida County Historical Society.
• The National Distance Running Hall of Fame.
• The Stanley Theater is a prominent location for a wide variety of performances.
• The Utica Marsh Wildlife Management Area is a wetland region featuring a large variety of plants, animals and birds.
• The Utica Symphony Orchestra.
• The Boilermaker 15K Road Race is one of the major 15K races in the country.
• The Oneida Silver Factory Store.
• The Historic Hotel Utica.
• Visitors can take tours of the nearby beautiful Adirondack Park which features views of forest areas, rivers and ponds.
• The Saranac Brewery Center is one of the oldest breweries in the country.

Higher Education

Utica is home to State University of New York Institute of Technology, Utica College, the Utica School of Commerce and the Mohawk Valley Community College.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 10%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Utica, NY

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Utica Almanac

Utica Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Utica Public Libraries

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Utica Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Utica residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Utica, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Utica Hospitals

ST ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Church)
2209 GENESEE STREET
(315) 798-8100
Emergency Service: Yes

FAXTON-ST LUKE'S HEALTHCARE
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
1656 CHAMPLIN AVENUE
(315) 798-6000
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Utica

Utica High Schools (2004)

THOMAS R. PROCTOR HS
1203 HILTON AVE
315-792-2111
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,820 students.

Utica Colleges

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Faxton - St Luke's Healthcare School of Radiologic Technology

Mohawk Valley Community College - Utica Branch

Saint Elizabeth College of Nursing

Saint Elizabeth Medical Center School of Radiography

SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica - Rome

Utica School of Commerce

(List of All New York Colleges)

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