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Free Union, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Albemarle County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
185 Population 93/sq mi density
$1,265,600 Home Value $570,160 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
429 Violent Crime/100K 3,042 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
429 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
100.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Free Union, VA

At a Glance

Home Value
$1,265,600
349% above
Zillow: $570,160
Violent Crime
429/100K
13% above
3,042/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
100.0%
197% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.8%
17% below
9.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Free Union Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Free Union's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
449%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
297%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
113%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Free Union a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Free Union is $1,265,600 , 349% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $570,160. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.

Safety & Crime

Free Union reports 429 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,042/100K.

Education

100.0% of adults in Free Union hold a bachelor's degree or higher (197% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Free Union has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population185
Median Age62.6 yrs
Density93/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans19.2%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$47,161
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,401

Housing

Home Value$1,265,600
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$570,160
Housing Units98
Rent Burden28.8%

Crime

F
Violent429/100K
Property3,042/100K

Health

Obesity26.8%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death5,378/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.8 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation563 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+100.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+65.4%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Broadband98.0%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Free Union was founded in 1761.
The median home in Free Union was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 219 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.