At a Glance
Median Income
$65,369
$34,036 per capita
Home Value
$446,800
Zillow: $563,754
Median Rent
$1,489/mo
32.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.4%
77.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
16.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
12.8% 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
3.0 / 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 $65,369 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,036. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,208 business establishments, including 1,717 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Union City is $446,800 , 58% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $563,754. Median rent is $1,489/month, with 32.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
28.4% of adults in Union City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% below the national average).
77.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Union City has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population66,375
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density51,453/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born55.2%
Veterans0.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$65,369
Per Capita$34,036
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty16.6%
County GDP$65,736M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,825
Housing
C+
Home Value$446,800
Rent$1,489
Ownership20.4%
Zillow$563,754
Housing Units27,258
Rent Burden32.2%
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,244/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation207 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.4%
High School+77.5%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute33 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Union City was built in 1957.
35.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
55.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 1,717 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.