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Utica, NY is a city located in the Mohawk Valley region of New York State. It is one of the oldest cities in the state and has a rich history and culture that makes it an attractive place to live. The city of Utica is ranked highly among many rankings for its quality of life, affordable housing market, low crime rate and diverse economy. According to the BestPlaces rankings, Utica has a livability score of 67 which places it above average compared to other cities in the US. The city's cost of living is also very reasonable at 5% lower than the national average while its household income and median home value are comparable to other cities in New York State. Additionally, Utica has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, making it one of the most stable cities in New York State for employment opportunities. All these factors contribute to making Utica an attractive place to live with great job prospects and quality of life amenities.

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#12 Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Mid-Size Cities)
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#17 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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#23 Best Green Cities
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#44 Most Competitive Private Colleges
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#289 2005 Best Places to Live
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Utica has stabilized after a few decades of rather precipitous decline. It reached its peak population of just over 100,000 in 1960 but began a descent in subsequent  More

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I grew up in Utica and it is a great place to live and raise a family. There is a high immigrant population which has helped grow the city and make it very cultural. The  More

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The food is the best in the country, great parks, a zoo, it's own ski hill and great culture with the Stanley and Museum. Plus it's the gateway to the Adirondacks. I  More

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