At a Glance
Median Income
$43,493
$18,749 per capita
Home Value
$144,600
Zillow: $207,625
Violent Crime
369/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.2%
83.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
20.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr
How New Union Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Union's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Union a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Union residents earn a median household income of $43,493 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,749. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,439 business establishments, including 204 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Union is $144,600 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,625. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
New Union reports 369 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 3% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
6.2% of adults in New Union hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
83.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Union has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population927
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density75/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$43,493
Per Capita$18,749
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$4,026M
Avg Weekly Wage$895
Housing
A+
Home Value$144,600
Rent
Ownership86.6%
Zillow$207,625
Housing Units355
Rent Burden28.6%
Crime
C
Violent369/100K
Property0/100K
Health
Obesity43.0%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death14,706/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain56.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,281 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.2%
High School+83.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute37 min
Broadband67.8%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in New Union was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Northeast Alabama Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
There are 204 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
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