At a Glance
Median Income
$78,343
$33,582 per capita
Home Value
$295,100
Zillow: $320,918
Median Rent
$1,574/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
20.9% smoking rate
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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Union residents earn a median household income of $78,343 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,582. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,596 business establishments, including 131 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Union is $295,100 , 5% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $320,918. Median rent is $1,574/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
21.4% of adults in New Union hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Union has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,208
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density575/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born4.5%
Veterans17.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$78,343
Per Capita$33,582
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,184M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,139
Housing
A+
Home Value$295,100
Rent$1,574
Ownership83.5%
Zillow$320,918
Housing Units784
Rent Burden27.9%
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death12,880/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain59.3 in/yr
Elevation1,087 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+15.5%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute27 min
Broadband73.3%
Internet Speed178 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in New Union was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Tullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 178 Mbps.
There are 131 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.