Living in Utica, Kansas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Utica · Census data 2020–2024

Utica has 135 residents with a median age of 44.1. The median household income is $66,875 (10% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $33,600.

Utica is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Utica at a glance

Population
135
Median age
44.1State: 37.4
Median household income
$66,875State: $74,275
Median home value
$33,600State: $217,200
Homeowners
75.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
Average commute
17 min

Is Utica a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 85% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.4%.

Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Kansas median.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Utica

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Utica the median home value is $33,600, 90% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $988 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Utica$33,600
Kansas$217,200
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Kansas$1,060
United States$1,413

Utica median household income

The median household income in Utica is $66,875 and the income per person is $40,493. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).

Median household income

Utica$66,875
Kansas$74,275
United States$80,734

Housing in Utica: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
95
Owner-occupied
75.3%
Renter-occupied
24.7%
Vacant
23.2%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1956
Average household size
1.85

Utica demographics

Population
135
Median age
44.1
Under 18
16.3%
65 and older
21.5%
Households
73
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
2.7%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White97.8%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Utica ›

Education in Utica

16.5% of adults 25 and older in Utica have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 1.1% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Utica16.5%
Kansas35.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Utica

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.9%
Average commute
17 minState: 20 min
Work from home
2.5%
Drive alone
82.5%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
1.3%
Homes with broadband
91.8%

Utica vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Utica135$66,875$33,600—
Ransom279$44,000$57,800$492
Ness City1,162$64,583$116,600$663
Dighton733$51,932——
Healy347$50,313$65,800$675
Bazine406$57,167$70,500$529
Quinter953$66,136$122,000$647
WaKeeney1,852$68,438$125,200$756
McCracken200$38,281$44,300$539

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Living in Utica: FAQ

What is the median household income in Utica, KS?

The median household income in Utica is $66,875, 10% lower than the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Utica?

The median home value in Utica is $33,600, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.

Is Utica, KS a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 85% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Kansas median.

What is the median age in Utica?

The median age in Utica is 44.1 years (Kansas: 37.4).

How long is the commute in Utica?

The average commute to work in Utica is 17 minutes; 2.5% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Utica?

The unemployment rate in Utica is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Utica?

16.5% of adults in Utica have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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