At a Glance
Home Value
$1,265,600
Zillow: $570,160
Violent Crime
429/100K
3,042/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
100.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.8%
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)
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.