At a Glance
Median Income
$128,400
$54,400 per capita
Home Value
$452,900
Zillow: $545,595
Median Rent
$1,957/mo
33.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.6%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
11.0% smoking rate
How Union Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Union Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Union Beach a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Union Beach residents earn a median household income of $128,400 , which is 71% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,400. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,738 business establishments, including 897 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Union Beach is $452,900 , 61% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $545,595. Median rent is $1,957/month, with 33.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
33.6% of adults in Union Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Union Beach has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,722
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density3,215/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born17.8%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$128,400
Per Capita$54,400
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$23,779M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,325
Housing
A+
Home Value$452,900
Rent$1,957
Ownership88.3%
Zillow$545,595
Housing Units2,221
Rent Burden33.0%
Health
Obesity30.8%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,376/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain48.6 in/yr
Elevation8 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.6%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+13.8%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute32 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed255 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Union Beach was founded in 1925.
The median home in Union Beach was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
17.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 255 Mbps.
There are 897 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.