At a Glance
Median Income
$47,635
$29,074 per capita
Home Value
$223,100
Zillow: $232,247
Median Rent
$1,213/mo
36.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,271/100K
8,424/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.7%
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
14.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
308 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Union City residents earn a median household income of $47,635 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,074. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,233 business establishments, including 466 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Union City is $223,100 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,247. Median rent is $1,213/month, with 36.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Safety & Crime
Union City reports 1,271 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 234% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 8,424/100K. The murder rate is 29.0/100K.
Education
26.7% of adults in Union City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Union City has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population27,300
Median Age33.1 yrs
Density1,387/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$47,635
Per Capita$29,074
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty14.7%
County GDP$26,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,481
Housing
A
Home Value$223,100
Rent$1,213
Ownership41.6%
Zillow$232,247
Housing Units12,010
Rent Burden36.0%
Crime
F
Violent1,271/100K
Property8,424/100K
Murder29.0/100K
Assault619/100K
Burglary1,928/100K
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death11,266/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation987 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.7%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 15% / D 84%
Commute29 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed188 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Union City was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 188 Mbps.
There are 466 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.
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