At a Glance
Median Income
$57,016
$24,925 per capita
Home Value
$107,000
Zillow: $407,987
Median Rent
$783/mo
25.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.2%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
20.6% 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+
3.5 / 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 $57,016 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,925. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,626 business establishments, including 268 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Union City is $107,000 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $407,987. Median rent is $783/month, with 25.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Education
16.2% of adults in Union City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Union City has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,814
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density1,251/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans10.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$57,016
Per Capita$24,925
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$9,107M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,232
Housing
A+
Home Value$107,000
Rent$783
Ownership63.8%
Zillow$407,987
Housing Units847
Rent Burden25.8%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death10,979/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain39.1 in/yr
Elevation874 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.2%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute27 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Union City was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
There are 268 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.