Census ACS · #174 MSA
Utica Metro Area
The Utica-Rome, Ny Metropolitan Statistical Area has 289,577 residents. The median household income is $68,830 and the median home value is $163,400.
289,577
Population
110
People / sq mi
$68,830
Median Income
$163,400
Median Home Value
The Utica CBSA covers 2,623 sq mi of land at 110.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
Economy & Income
$68,830
Median Household Income
$36,677
Per Capita Income
9.8%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Utica metro's price level is 92.7 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 7.3% lower the US average. The local median income of $68,830 has the buying power of $74,268 in average-priced US metros.
92.7
Price Level (US = 100)
$74,268
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$68,830
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$163,400
Median Home Value
$896
Median Rent
69.5%
Homeownership
Education
89.5%
High School+
26.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.9%
Drive Alone
9.8%
Work From Home
21.5 min
Avg Commute
11.1%
Foreign Born
Utica spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Utica-Rome, Ny Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 289,577 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #174 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Utica metro area is $68,830, with a per capita income of $36,677.
The Utica-Rome, Ny CBSA spans the state of New York.
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Data for the Utica-Rome, Ny CBSA (46540) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.