Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
22%
Utica
Utica, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$941
Population
5,012
Renter Mix
45% Rent
Timeless small-town character in Detroit’s northern suburbs
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Utica is a small suburban city located about 25 miles north of Detroit. Primarily a residential community, the landscape is largely filled by quiet neighborhood streets lined with low-rise apartments, townhouses, and single-family homes.
Lakeside Mall anchors a large cluster of shopping centers on the east side, while a small but vibrant Downtown district runs along Auburn Road on the west side; this is where you’ll find local favorites like the legendary Shamrock Irish Pub, a landmark in the community since 1935.
Living in Utica offers ample opportunities to spend time outdoors: River Bends Park sits on the north side of town, with the sprawling Stony Creek Metropark just a few minutes farther up the road. Boasting some of the best schools in the state, Utica has become a popular home for families.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$53,885
Average: $72,816
Education
1,319
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,479
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Utica has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
45%
Non-Renters
55%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Utica, MI is $941 for one bedroom, $1,671 for two bedrooms, and $2,189 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Utica has decreased by -1.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$941/month
648 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Utica, MI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
443 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
616 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,368 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Sterling Heights Nature Center
- Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center
- Freedom Hill County Park
- Michigan Transit Museum
- Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Detroit Metro Wayne County
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.