Utica-Rome Metro Area, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
289,577 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,830 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$163,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$611 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$747 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

New York
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

New York
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 28 20
Feb 2 20 23
Mar 3 15 31
Apr 3 3 44
May 4 0 56
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 4 0 48
Nov 4 6 38
Dec 3 22 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 42% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (42%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 22, NY State Senate District 53, NY Assembly District 118, NY
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Schools

Remsen Junior-Senior High School
<1 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Remsen Elementary School
1 miles, W • 3.2 star
Holland Patent Middle School
7 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

SUNY Polytechnic Institute
14 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Utica College
17 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Mohawk Valley Community College
18 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Rome Memorial Hospital, Inc
15 miles, W • 2.3 star
Faxton-St Luke's Healthcare
17 miles, SW • 1.4 star
St Elizabeth Medical Center
18 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Airports

Watertown International Airport
62 miles, N • 1 star
Albany International Airport
80 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
87 miles, W • 1 star
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