As of September 2026, the typical home in the Utica metro costs $231,322 and typical rent is $1,424/month — a price-to-rent ratio of 14 and a gross rental yield of 7.4%. Utica scores 70/100 on the Star Score index, ranking #41 of 174 tracked US rental markets.
The Utica metro posts a price-to-rent ratio of 14 on a typical home value of $231,322 and typical rent of $1,424/month — a gross rental yield of 7.4% before expenses. Factor scores below show how it stacks up on landlord law, taxes, growth and risk.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical home value (ZHVI) | $231,322 |
| Typical rent (ZORI) | $1,424/mo |
| Price-to-rent ratio | 14 |
| Gross rental yield | 7.4% |
| Star Score | 70/100 ★★★½☆ |
| Rank among tracked markets | #41 of 174 |
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National rule-of-thumb renovation costs (2026, per square foot) applied to a typical ~1,400 sq ft single-family in this market — every house differs, so treat these as planning ranges, not bids:
| Scope | $/sq ft | Typical house |
|---|---|---|
| Paint & refresh (cosmetic light) | $15–25 | $21K–35K |
| Cosmetic full (floors, kitchen refresh, baths) | $25–45 | $35K–63K |
| Full renovation (systems + finishes) | $45–75 | $63K–105K |
| Gut / structural | $75–120 | $105K–168K |
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Utica scores 70/100 on the Star Score index (#41 of 174 tracked markets), with a gross rental yield of 7.4% at September 2026 prices. It suits investors prioritizing cash flow over appreciation.
14 — the typical home value ($231,322) divided by a year of typical rent ($1,424/month × 12). Ratios under about 15 generally favor buying and landlording.
With a typical home at $231,322 and rent of $1,424/month (7.4% gross yield), Utica suits the BRRRR strategy well: entry prices leave room to buy below market, renovate, and refinance without trapping capital.
Typical asking rent in the Utica metro is $1,424 per month as of September 2026, per Zillow's Observed Rent Index.