Utica Overview

Stategically 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.

Land Area: 16.23 square miles

Population: 60,651

Climate: Mean Daily temperature January 20.3 F - July 70.1 F

Form of Government: Mayor and Common Council

Sales Tax: 9.75

Taxes: City $16.19 per $1,000

County: $7.89 per $1,000 Schools: $22.86 per $1,000

Trade area: Retail area has radius of 50 miles

Wholesale area has radius of 75 miles

Work Force: 141,000

Unemployment Rate: 5.8%

Employed: 133,000

Unemployed: 8,200