Utica, Michigan
Utica is a city of 5,180 people in Macomb County, Michigan, founded in 1829.
Why visit Utica
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 43 places to eat and 7 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Clinton–Kalamazoo Canal, William Upton House, Pioneer Park and Benjamin Hadley Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 18°F, and about 32 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Utica
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Utica
Utica is a city in Macomb County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population was 5,245 at the 2020 census, up from 4,757 in 2010.
From the Wikipedia article Utica, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks6
Clinton–Kalamazoo Canal
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Canal
William Upton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic house in Michigan, United States
Packard Proving Grounds
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
Restaurants and cafes43
Mr. Miguel's Mexican Grill & Cantina
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.6 mi
7636 Auburn Road, Utica
Su-Tu 12:00-21:00; We-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00
Northern Grind Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.7 mi
7616 Auburn Road, Utica
Mo-Tu 07:00-18:00; We-Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa 07:30-21:00; Su 07:30-18:00
Locker Room Saloon
Bar and pub · 0.6 mi
7790 Auburn Road, Utica
Tu-Th 16:00-24:00; Fr 16:00-02:00; Sa 18:00-02:00
Tim Hortons
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.0 mi
47050 Van Dyke Avenue, Shelby Township
Mo-We 06:00-19:30; Fr 06:00-19:30; Sa-Su 06:30-15:00
Outback Steakhouse
Restaurant · American, Steak · 1.6 mi
45170 Schoenherr Road, Shelby Charter Township
Robusto's Cigar Bar and Bistro
Diner · American · 0.9 mi
12170 Hall Road, Sterling Heights
Mo-We 10:00-24:00; Th-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 11:00-24:00
Steampunk Tap Room
Bar and pub · 0.6 mi
7722 Auburn Road, Utica
Mo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-24:00; Sa 15:00-20:00
Papa's Shawarma
Restaurant · Middle Eastern · 0.6 mi
7660 Auburn Road, Utica
31 more on the map.
Where to stay7
History
The city now known as Utica was platted by Joseph Stead in 1829, who named it "Harlow". Others referred to the community as "Hog's Hollow" or "McDougalville", until a few years later it was named "Utica" by settlers from New York, in honor of the city of the same name in that state. This was common of settlers in this region, and is reflected in the names of nearby cities such as Rochester, Troy, and Livonia that are also named for Upstate New York cities and villages.
By the 1940s, Utica was the center of a region of dairy farms and truck gardens. It had a flour mill and shipped rhubarb. Dodge Park a few miles south on the Clinton River was a state park.
As the 1950s progressed, Detroit auto companies began to build factories in neighboring Sterling and Shelby Townships, and the surrounding area began a transformation to an industrial economy.
Utica boasts a small historic district centered on Cass Avenue and Auburn Road, but few of the buildings antedate 1906, due to destructive fires in 1905 and 1906.
From the History section of Utica, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship8
New Life Presbytarian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.4 mi
11300 19 Mile Road, Sterling Heights
Shopping11
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries45
Beacon Tree Elementary School
School · 5.3 mi
55885 Schoenherr Rd, Shelby Township
Healthcare5
Henk Research and Diagnostics
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
42560 Van Dyke Avenue, Sterling Heights
Map of Utica
149 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 18°F | 2.2 in | 10.6 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 18°F | 1.8 in | 8.5 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 26°F | 2.5 in | 5.2 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 36°F | 3.4 in | 0.7 in |
| May | 68°F | 47°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 57°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 61°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 53°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 42°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 32°F | 2.6 in | 1.3 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 24°F | 2.2 in | 5.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mt Clemens Ang Base Hcn (11 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Macomb County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2024-02-08: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-07-15: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-09-25: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Selfridge Air National Guard Base (MTC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Sterling Heights 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Rochester 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Troy 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Rochester Hills 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Fraser 7 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Mount Clemens 8 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Warren 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Roseville 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Madison Heights 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Clawson 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Uticamiwelcome, Matt Krajenke, Public domain
- WilliamUptonHouseC, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Clinton-KalamazooCanal, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PackardProvingGroundsGatewayComplexA, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
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