Cost of living in the Utica Metro Area
2 counties across NY. Population: 289,577.
Last updated May 22, 2026
Rent in the Utica Metro Area
Average rent across the Utica-Rome metro area, weighted by county population.
Source: HUD FMR + ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Income and earnings in the Utica Metro Area
Earnings data averaged across all 2 counties.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Home values in the Utica Metro Area
Average home values and annual property tax across the metro.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Energy costs in the Utica Metro Area
Residential electricity and natural gas estimates.
Source: EIA (state averages applied per county, weighted)
All 2 counties in the Utica Metro Area
The Utica-Rome metro area includes 2 counties. Sorted by population.
- Utica NY$3,121/moPop229,645 Rent$928/mo Income$68,819/yrUtica NY 229,645 $928/mo $68,819/yr $3,121/mo
- Herkimer County NY$3,121/moPop59,932 Rent$928/mo Income$68,858/yrHerkimer County NY 59,932 $928/mo $68,858/yr $3,121/mo
Compare counties in the Utica Metro Area
Put two counties side by side to see how rent, taxes and everyday costs stack up across the metro.
Open comparison toolFrequently asked questions about the Utica Metro Area
Common questions about cost of living in the metro area.
What is the cost of living in the Utica Metro Area?
The estimated average cost of living in the Utica-Rome metro area is approximately $3,121 per month for a single person. This is a population-weighted average across the 2 counties that make up the metro area.
What is the average rent in the Utica Metro Area?
The average one-bedroom rent across the Utica-Rome metro area is $928 per month, based on HUD Fair Market Rent data weighted by county population.
What is the cheapest county in the Utica Metro Area?
Herkimer County, NY is the most affordable county in the Utica-Rome metro area at approximately $3,121 per month for a single person.
What is the most expensive county in the Utica Metro Area?
Oneida County, NY is the most expensive county in the Utica-Rome metro area at approximately $3,121 per month for a single person.
How many counties are in the Utica Metro Area?
The Utica-Rome metro area covers 2 counties. The five largest by population are Utica, Herkimer County.
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About this data
All figures come from official U.S. government sources. Metro-area averages are population-weighted across constituent counties using Census ACS population estimates.