At a Glance
Median Income
$57,016
$24,925 per capita
Home Value
$107,000
Zillow: $371,257
Median Rent
$783/mo
25.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
189/100K
3,030/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.2%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
20.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 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?
B
3.0 / 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 4.4% (22% 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 $371,257. 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.
Safety & Crime
Union City reports 189 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,030/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population1,814
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density1,251/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,016
Per Capita$24,925
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$9,107M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,232
Housing
A+
Home Value$107,000
Rent$783
Ownership63.8%
Zillow$371,257
Housing Units847
Rent Burden25.8%
Crime
F
Violent189/100K
Property3,030/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault63/100K
Burglary758/100K
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death10,979/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain31.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
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.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
There are 268 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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