181st most affordable of 199 in Metro Detroit
Cost of Living in Utica, MI
A typical home in Utica costs about $1,353 a month, 27.7% of the median household income of $58,718. That makes Utica the 26th most affordable of 27 places in Macomb County and 181st of 199 across Metro Detroit.
- Median rent a month
- $1,131
- Median home value
- $231,100
- Owner cost with a mortgage
- $1,575
- Of income on housing
- 27.7%
Utica against Macomb County and the metro
| Census median | Utica | Macomb County | Metro Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,131 | $1,211 | $1,207 |
| Median home value | $231,100 | $243,900 | $249,700 |
| Owner cost with a mortgage (monthly) | $1,575 | $1,628 | $1,720 |
| Median household income (yearly) | $58,718 | $77,837 | $76,664 |
| Share of income on housing | 27.7% | 21.9% | 22.9% |
Ranked 26th most affordable of 27 in Macomb County. See all 27.
Cost of living near Utica
The towns around Utica, each with its own page.
- Sterling Heights Rent $1,292 · Home $274,300 139th most affordable in the metro
- Shelby Township Rent $1,346 · Home $354,500 131st most affordable in the metro
- Clinton Township Rent $1,194 · Home $225,000 130th most affordable in the metro
- Macomb Township Rent $1,379 · Home $387,000 32nd most affordable in the metro
- Rochester Rent $1,350 · Home $473,200 84th most affordable in the metro
- Troy Rent $1,602 · Home $420,300 70th most affordable in the metro
- Rochester Hills Rent $1,644 · Home $409,800 73rd most affordable in the metro
- Fraser Rent $843 · Home $215,900 134th most affordable in the metro
Living in Utica
- Homes for sale in Utica Listings and off-market deals
- Rentals in Utica Houses and apartments for rent
- Utica neighborhoods Every neighborhood on a map
- Utica crime rate From Utica's own police reports
- Cost of living in Macomb County Every town in the county, ranked
- Most affordable cities in Metro Detroit All six counties, ranked
- Utica city guide Pros, homes and city services
Utica cost of living questions
5 questions
Is Utica, MI expensive to live in?
A typical home in Utica takes 27.7% of the median household income, against 22.9% across Metro Detroit, which ranks it 181st most affordable of 199 places.
What is the average rent in Utica?
The median gross rent is $1,131 a month, rent plus the utilities the renter pays, 6% below the metro.
How much does a house cost in Utica?
Owners put the median home value at $231,100, 7% below the metro. With a mortgage, the median owner pays $1,575 a month for the mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities.
What income do you need to live in Utica?
Spending no more than 30% of income on housing, the usual rule, a typical Utica home at $1,353 a month calls for about $54,000 a year. The median household here earns $58,718.
Where do these numbers come from?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for Utica. They are medians, half above and half below, and today's listings and rents can differ.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.