At a Glance
Median Income
$42,754
$24,011 per capita
Home Value
$101,000
Zillow: $167,854
Median Rent
$733/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
20.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
27.6% 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
3.1 / 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 $42,754 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,011. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 910 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Union City is $101,000 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,854. Median rent is $733/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
12.1% of adults in Union City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Union City has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,911
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density1,591/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$42,754
Per Capita$24,011
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty20.1%
County GDP$1,726M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,000
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,000
Rent$733
Ownership53.4%
Zillow$167,854
Housing Units1,540
Rent Burden29.3%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking27.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death9,023/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain49.0 in/yr
Elevation1,275 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute18 min
Broadband79.5%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Union City was founded in 1856.
The median home in Union City was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Erie International/Tom Ridge Field (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.