196 years in pictures
Census counts: 225 in 1870, a peak of 321 in 1890, 184 in 2020. The archive holds 11 old photos and papers going back to 1866 and 4 maps from 1909 on.
- 1830Utica is settled
Each edition grades its towns against each other only.

Utica’s median rent is $379 a month, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at $1,115 a month and U.S. towns at $1,185 a month. Utica has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Utica beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 225 in 1870, a peak of 321 in 1890, 184 in 2020. The archive holds 11 old photos and papers going back to 1866 and 4 maps from 1909 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Utica, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Utica.
The typical Utica home is worth about $169,000, up 6.3% in a year, 41% below the Pennsylvania typical home.
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Stephens Lutheran Academy Utica PrivateLargest high schoolGrades 1–12 | Grades 1–12 | 42 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
Most working residents leave Utica for work: only 0% work in town. Utica’s average trip to work is 31 minutes, above both Pennsylvania’s towns (26 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). The median household income in Utica is $49,000.
| Utica | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $49,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 7.1% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 73% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Utica since 1978.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Utica has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Utica’s July high is 82°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Utica beats the Pennsylvania average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 17% of adults smoke cigarettes in Utica.
| Utica | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 17% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 18% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 36% | 34% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 24% | 23% |
| What stands out | Utica | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with heart disease | 8.5% | 7.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Utica; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Utica residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
Where Utica’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Utica is a borough that is located in Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 184 at the time of the 2020 census. The current mayor of Utica is MaryAnn Schell.
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Utica has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.