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Locationinformation 1 2 5 B u s i n e s s P a r k D r i v e ONEIDA COUNTY Oneida County has always been at the center of transportation developments that controlled the growth of New York State and in large measure, the North Eastern United States. Nearly one hundred miles west of the state capital of Albany, Oneida County holds the upper reaches of the Mohawk River flowing eastward to the Hudson River. The County is also the site of streams flowing west to the Great Lakes, North to the St. Lawrence River, and South to the Susquehanna River. The height of land in this east-west watershed divide is the site of the City of Rome. A few miles to the east is the site where the Mohawk River is the most fordable for north‐south travel, the City of Utica. Oneida County is Central New York’s Getaway Region. Cities bustling with international flair as well as quaint towns and villages offer a wide variety of year round attractions, signature events and adventures. A basic fact of life is that people’s needs vary. Fortunately, that is something Oneida County understands and caters to. Utica, Rome, Verona and Sylvan Beach are centrally located in New York State just off NYS Thruway Exits 31, 32, 33 and 34. The convenient location make Oneida County an exceptional destination for successful gatherings. Only 40 miles from Hancock International Airport in Syracuse, and Amtrak providing service with stations in Rome an Utica, Oneida County is easily accessible. Utica, NY L O C A T I N F R M No warranty or representation, express or implied, is made as to the accuracy of the information contained herein, and same is submitted subject to errors omissions, change of price, rental or other conditions, withdrawal without notice and to any specific listing conditions, imposed by our principals. 1 2 5 B u s i n e s s P a r k D r i v e CITY OF UTICA Strategically located in Oneida County (within the heart of the Mohawk Valley) & within 500 miles of 17 of thetop50U.S.markets,theCityofUticahasmanyattributes that make it the ideal location for business and raising a family. Long considered the socioeconomic hub of Oneida County, the City of Utica offers the charm of small‐city living balanced with cultural and ethic diversity in an urban setting. Located at the foot of the Adirondack mountains, Utica is less than an hour's travel to numerous lakes, streams and rivers. Utica is home to an 18‐hole golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones, 18 new championship tennis courts, two municipal pools, three historic Fredrick Olmstead‐designed parks, a downhill and cross country ski complex, a Parkway Recreation Center/Ski Chalet and a newly built half pipe for snowboard enthusiasts. These diverse attributes provide an excellent quality of life. Other cultural activities in close proximity include operas at the Glimmerglass Theatre, performances by world‐renowned performing artists, world class museum exhibitions and many feasts and festivals. Sports enthusiasts can watch professional NY‐Penn League baseball or visit the Long‐Distance Running Hall of Fame and participate in major races. Nature lovers can spend a day at the Utica Zoo or the picturesque Utica Marsh Wetlands Bird and Wildlife Sanctuary. Finally, the city hosts numerous youth sports programs. The city of Utica features a 2‐square‐mile Empire Zone offering businesses benefits such as: utility and telephone discounts, wage tax credits, sales tax exemptions, business tax reduction credits and real property tax refunds. In addition, Utica has established business, industrial and technology parks, as well as a host of shovel‐ready development sites. The city's Department of Urban and Economic Development and its Urban Renewal and Industrial Development Agencies stand ready to assist any qualified citizen or business with a host of programs and benefits, including below‐market secondary financing. Utica's transportation system makes it easily accessible by road, rail and air. Ground transportation infrastructure includes the New York State Thruway, numerous state routes and the New York Susquehanna & Western and CSX railroads. Both the Oneida County Airport and the Syracuse Hancock International Airport are within a 45‐minute drive. Also, the city has built and owns the Historic Erie Canal Marina, which provides access to the New York State Canal System. Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. serves the gas and electric needs of both business and residential customers and offers discounts, incentives and flexible electric rates designed to support growth and expansion within the business community. And Utica has the largest fiber optic network in New York state outside of New York City. Utica's public education system supports an industrious and determined work force and boasts a high school graduation rate 15 percent higher than the state average and 5 percent higher than the national average. Utica's high school graduates can choose from 15 two year and four‐year colleges located within 60 minutes of the city, as well as several vocational and trade schools. Due to these educational opportunities, 24 percent of Utica's work force has at least a four year college degree and nearly 24 percent of Utica's work force is professional or technical. L O C A T I N F R M Source:cityofutica.com No warranty or representation, express or implied, is made as to the accuracy of the information contained herein, and same is submitted subject to errors omissions, change of price, rental or other conditions, withdrawal without notice and to any specific listing conditions, imposed by our principals. 1 2 5 B u s i n e s s P a r k D r i v e POPULATION Since 2000, there has been a 2.5 percent population increase in the City of Utica. The median age is 34.4 with 68.7 percent of the population over 21 years. Seventy‐three and half percent of the population is Caucasian while 13.4 percent is Black or African American. The remaining 13.1 percent of the population is Asian, American Indian or a combination of two or more races. HOUSEHOLDS Currently, 41.2 percent of the 29,902 housing units in the City of Utica are owner occupied; 41.3 percent, renter occupied; and 17.5 are vacant. In 2000, there were 29,186 housing units: 42.0 percent owner occupied, 44.0 percent renter occupied, and 14.0 percent vacant. The rate of change in housing units since 2000 is .24 percent. INCOME The median household income within Oneida County in 2011 was $45,137. The average household income for 2011 was $59,625. The 2016 average household income is forecasted to increase from the 2011 level, estimated at $68,494. Approximately 46 percent of the households in the county earned at least $50,000, while 27.4 percent of the households earned between $25,000 and $49,999. The higher income levels fall within the central and eastern sections of the county. City of Oneida New York United Utica County State States Population 62,394 235,207 19,426,339 310,704,322 2011 Average HH Income $44,717 $59,625 $77,121 $68,013 2011 Total Households 24,963 93,166 7,335,843 117,457,661 L O C A T I N F R M No warranty or representation, express or implied, is made as to the accuracy of the information contained herein, and same is submitted subject to errors omissions, change of price, rental or other conditions, withdrawal without notice and to any specific listing conditions, imposed by our principals. 1 2 5 B u s i n e s s P a r k D r i v e POPULATION 2011 Population Density By Block Groups 1,358 – 3,552 1,007 – 1,357 784 –1,006 581 ‐ 783 4 ‐ 580 HOUSEHOLDS 2010 Average Household Income by Block Groups $69,380 –$138‐741 $57,928 – $69,379 $46,757 – $57,927 $34,704 ‐ $46,756 $0 – $34,703 L O C A T I N F R M No warranty or representation, express or implied, is made as to the accuracy of the information contained herein, and same is submitted subject to errors omissions, change of price, rental or other conditions, withdrawal without notice and to any specific listing conditions, imposed by our principals..
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