Utica, NY is a city of approximately 62,235 inhabitants located in upstate New York. According to the BestPlaces rankings, Utica has an overall score of 57, indicating that it is slightly below average overall when compared with other cities in the United States. In particular, its crime rate is one of the highest in the nation with an index of 3 (out of 100). It also scores low when it comes to education with an index of 17 out of 100. Additionally, its cost-of-living index is below the national average at 94/100. Although Utica does not rank highly on these metrics, it does have many positives including a diverse population and unique attractions such as the Adirondack Scenic Railroad and Historic Miller Bell Tower.
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