Utica, New York
Utica is a city of 64,217 people in Oneida County, New York, founded in January 2, 1734.
Why visit Utica
Townapedia lists 46 museums and landmarks, 40 parks and trails, 106 places to eat, 13 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Stanley Theater, Utica Zoo, Utica Public Library and Alexander Pirnie Federal Building.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 14°F.
Weather in Utica
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Utica
Utica is a city in the U.S. state of New York, and the county seat of Oneida County. The tenth-most populous city in New York, its population was 65,283 in the 2020 census. It is located on the Mohawk River in the Mohawk Valley at the foot of the Adirondack Mountains, approximately 95 mi (153 km) west-northwest of Albany, 55 mi (89 km) east of Syracuse and 240 mi (386 km) northwest of New York City. Utica and the nearby city of Rome anchor the Utica–Rome metropolitan area comprising all of Oneida and Herkimer counties.
From the Wikipedia article Utica, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Stanley Theater
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Theater in Utica, New York, United States
261 Genesee Street, Utica
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
School · 2.6 mi
Technical school in Utica, New York
Museums and landmarks46
Utica Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic library building located in Utica, New York, United States
303 Genesee Street, Utica
Alexander Pirnie Federal Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic post office, courthouse, and custom house located at Utica, Oneida County, New York
Byington Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic knitting mill in Utica, New York, United States
Doyle Hardware Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Building in New York, United States
Fort Schuyler Club Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Clubhouse in New York, United States of America
Fountain Elms
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Frankfort Hill District No. 10 School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Historic building in Frankfort Hill, New York, United States
Gen. John G. Weaver House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Hurd & Fitzgerald Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Building in New York, United States
John C. Hieber Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic commercial building in New York, United States
Lower Genesee Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Middle Mill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
34 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds40
MVCC Track and Field
Sports field and stadium · 1.6 mi
1101 Mohawk Valley Community College Walking Trail, Utica
Valley View Golf Course;Valley View
Golf course · 1.7 mi
620 Memorial Parkway, Utica
28 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes106
Emerson Ave Coffee and Books
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.9 mi
2011 Genesee Street, Utica
Tu-Fr 07:00-16:00; Sa-Su 09:00-15:00; Mo off
Calabria Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 3.6 mi
52 Genesee Street, New Hartford
Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa 08:00-18:00; Su 08:00-17:00
Tony's Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.7 mi
23 Burrstone Road, Utica
Su-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-00:00
Chesterfield's Tavolo
Restaurant · 0.9 mi
131 North Genesee Street, Utica
Mo-Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Apsa
Restaurant · Asian, Cambodian, Thai, Vietnamese · 3.6 mi
103 New Hartford Shopping Center, New Hartford
Craylee's
Restaurant · Sandwich · 0.4 mi
237 Bleecker Street, Utica
Mo-Su 07:00-14:00
94 more on the map.
Where to stay13
Delta Hotels by Marriott Utica
Motel and hotel · 0.5 mi
200 Genesee Street, Utica
Churches and places of worship88
First Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
1605 Genesee Street, Utica
Calvary Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Memorial Church of the Holy Cross
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
13 Clark Place, Utica
First Baptist Church of Deerfield
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
St. Joseph's Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
St. Stephen's Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
First Baptist Church of North Utica
Church · Baptist · 1.7 mi
517 Herkimer Road, Utica
Shopping19
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries59
Healthcare9
Empire Orthopedic Labs
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.6 mi
44 Oriskany Boulevard, Yorkville
Map of Utica
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 14°F | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 15°F | 2.3 in |
| Mar | 40°F | 23°F | 3.0 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 34°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 68°F | 46°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 55°F | 4.5 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 60°F | 4.2 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 58°F | 4.7 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 51°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 41°F | 4.3 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 31°F | 3.6 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 21°F | 3.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Utica Oneida Co Ap Hcn (9 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
Oneida County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2022-11-20: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Winter Storm)
- 2021-10-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Fred (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-12-19: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2017-07-12: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Smithport Airport is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Yorkville 3 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Marcy 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- New York Mills 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Rome 16 mi northwest, about 26 min by car
- Oneida 23 mi west, about 36 min by car
- DeWitt 44 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Gloversville 45 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Oneonta 45 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Syracuse 46 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Amsterdam 53 mi east, about 1 h 30 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
- Utica, New York, Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
- Utica Karen Wesleyan Church, Utica, New York, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Victor A. Perretta Twin Towers, Utica, New York - 20210917, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Calvary Episcopal Church, Utica, New York, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Whiffen-Ribyat Building, Utica, New York from the East, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chancellor Park, Utica, New York, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Utica, New York - 06 - Elizabeth Street downtown - 20210828, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint John's Catholic Church - Utica, NY - 3430247679, Katherine Bowman, CC BY 2.0
- Whiffen-Ribyat Building, Utica, New York - facade, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Utica Academy plaque, New York, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Utica, New York - 05 - Panoramic view of Steuben Park - 20210828, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Historic Old St. John's Church facade, Utica New York, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Whiffen-Ribyat Building, Utica, New York - west side, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Utica, New York - 04 - Fountain at Steuben Park - 20210828, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Utica Academy, New York, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Historic Old St. John's Church, Utica New York, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Utica, New York - 07 - Utica State Office Building from Elizabeth Street - 20210828, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint John's Catholic Church - Utica, NY, Katherine Bowman, CC BY 2.0
- PriceRite Utica, Quadgie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Utica, New York - 03 - Italianate houses alongside Steuben Park - 20210828, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Utica Observer-Dispatch building, Utica New York, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greetings from Utica, New York - Large Letter Postcard (8184900604), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- East Utica, Randy Marsh45, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tabernacle Baptist Church, Utica NY, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Buildings at Mohawk and Bleecker Street, Utica New York, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Utica, New York - 13 - Ellen E. Hanna Mini-Park - 20210828, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Westminster Presbyterian Church (Utica, New York) 1, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Stanley Theater Utica NY Jun 07, Doug Kerr from Albany, New York, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bosnian Islamic Association, Utica, 01, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Grace Church Utica 1, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Hotel Utica 2, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Hotel Utica, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Savings Bank of Utica, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Utica Stanley Center, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Grace Church, Utica, NY, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bosnian Islamic Association, Utica, 02, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- FirstPresbyterianChurchUtica, Lvklock, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Utica Public Library, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Tabernacle Baptist Church Utica, New York Jun 07, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Memorial Church of the Holy Cross, Agreen54, CC BY-SA 4.0
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