At a Glance
Median Income
$137,194
$56,020 per capita
Home Value
$1,058,200
Zillow: $1,198,720
Median Rent
$2,713/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
45.3%
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
18.9%
8.7% smoking rate
How Union City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Union City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Union City a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Union City residents earn a median household income of $137,194 , which is 83% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,020. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Union City is $1,058,200 , 275% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,198,720. Median rent is $2,713/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
45.3% of adults in Union City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% above the national average).
87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Union City has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Data Overview
People
Population68,141
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density3,512/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born46.9%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$137,194
Per Capita$56,020
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
C
Home Value$1,058,200
Rent$2,713
Ownership67.0%
Zillow$1,198,720
Housing Units21,663
Rent Burden27.8%
Health
Obesity18.9%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking8.7%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain16.0 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation95 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.3%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+16.3%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute33 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in Union City was built in 1979.
17.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
46.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.