The Town FilesUtica, Michigan
City in Macomb County · population 5,245 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $231,100
- Household income
- $58,718
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 33 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 45.3
Utica is a city of 5,245 people in Macomb County, Michigan. The median home is worth $231,100, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks more vibrant than 100% of Michigan towns, better transit than 98% of Michigan towns, hipper than 95% of Michigan towns.
How Utica ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Utica is worth $231,100, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $58,718, which is more affordable than 9% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,131 a month. 59.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Utica | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $231,100 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,131 | $955 |
| Median household income | $58,718 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 59.1% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Utica
| People | Utica | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.3 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.6% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 15.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.0% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.5% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.5% | — |
| Work from home | 10.9% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 23.8 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.0% | 88.8% |
Weather in Utica
July highs average 82.2°F and January lows 17.9°F. About 35.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 33.1 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 129 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Utica since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on July 4, 1957 about 9.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 11 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 18, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 60 times; the largest was 2.25 inches on April 6, 2010.
Severe weather in Macomb County since 1996
Macomb County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2024 | Flood | DR-4757: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 15, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4607: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 25, 2014 | Flood | DR-4195: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Macomb County
Macomb County had 336,295 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $71,046 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Utica itself the ACS puts it at 2.2%.
Public schools in Utica
5 public schools with 3,456 students, about 19.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utica High School | 9-12 | 1,372 | 19.6 |
| Eppler Junior High School | 7-9 | 627 | 19.6 |
| Wiley Elementary School | PK-6 | 533 | 19.7 |
| West Utica Elementary School | PK-6 | 496 | 17.7 |
| Flickinger Elementary School | PK-6 | 428 | 17.1 |
Towns near Utica
- Shelby, MI3.1 mi · 79,408 people · home $354,500
- Sterling Heights, MI3.3 mi · 134,346 people · home $274,300
- Clinton, MI6.0 mi · 100,513 people · home $225,000
- Macomb, MI6.3 mi · 91,663 people · home $387,000
- Rochester, MI6.3 mi · 13,035 people · home $473,200
- Troy, MI6.9 mi · 87,294 people · home $420,300
- Rochester Hills, MI7.3 mi · 76,300 people · home $409,800
- Fraser, MI7.4 mi · 14,726 people · home $215,900
Utica questions
Is Utica, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Utica scores better for retirees than 47% of Michigan towns and quieter than 7%. 24.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.3).
How much does a house cost in Utica?
The median owner-occupied home in Utica is valued at $231,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $58,718, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $1,131 a month.
What is the weather like in Utica?
July highs average 82.2°F and January lows 17.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.0 inches of precipitation a year and 33.1 inches of snow.
Does Utica get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Utica since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on July 4, 1957. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)