At a Glance
Median Income
$37,202
$22,992 per capita
Home Value
$80,100
Zillow: $133,567
Median Rent
$662/mo
33.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
200/100K
2,603/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
30.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 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+
2.5 / 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 $37,202 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,992. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,354 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Union City is $80,100 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,567. Median rent is $662/month, with 33.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Safety & Crime
Union City reports 200 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,603/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.1% of adults in Union City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Union City has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population3,477
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density1,539/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$37,202
Per Capita$22,992
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty30.0%
County GDP$3,389M
Avg Weekly Wage$970
Housing
A+
Home Value$80,100
Rent$662
Ownership66.4%
Zillow$133,567
Housing Units1,842
Rent Burden33.6%
Crime
F
Violent200/100K
Property2,603/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault172/100K
Burglary429/100K
Health
Obesity43.1%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death9,154/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,107 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute24 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Union City was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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