Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Utica

Affordability in Utica, NY

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Utica is $951 per month and the median household income is $52,484 per year, with renters making up 50% of all households. These figures help put the cost of assisted housing in context for residents exploring income-based options in the city.

Safety

According to the Utica Police Department's data reported to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, Utica had a violent crime rate of 537 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Utica

According to Walk Score, the areas around assisted properties in Utica average a Walk Score of 86 (Very Walkable) and a Bike Score of 51. No Transit Score was provided.

Schools

Utica is served by 15 public schools across 3 districts, including 11 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Quality and programs vary by school and district, so renters should look up the assigned schools for any specific address they are considering.

Cost of Renting in Utica, NY

The median household income in Utica is $52,484 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The citywide median rent is $951 per month, according to the same source.

Income-based and HUD-assisted housing in Utica can offer rents significantly below that median, with eligibility typically tied to a percentage of the Area Median Income (AMI) set by HUD.

• Median household income: $52,484/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median rent (all rentals): $951/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 50% of Utica residents rent their homes (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Affordable units tracked on Lease Lantern: 1,047 across 12 properties

Environmental Exposure

Of the 12 HUD-assisted properties in Utica, 1 is located in a high-risk flood zone. Flood exposure across this portfolio is limited overall.