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Union City, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Warren County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,911 Population 1,591/sq mi density
$42,754 Median Income $24,011 per capita
$101,000 Home Value $159,518 Zillow
$733 Median Rent 29.3% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
96 Violent Crime/100K 1,120 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$42,754 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,000 home value, $733/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
96 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Union City, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,754
43% below
$24,011 per capita
Home Value
$101,000
64% below
Zillow: $159,518
Median Rent
$733/mo
37% below
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
96/100K
75% below
1,120/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
64% below
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
20.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
27.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°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)

Income
57%
Home Value
36%
Rent
63%
Poverty
162%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
106%
Crime
25%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Union City a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 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 $42,754 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,011. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% 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 $159,518. 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.

Safety & Crime

Union City reports 96 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,120/100K. 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). 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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population2,911
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density1,591/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$42,754
Per Capita$24,011
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty20.1%
County GDP$1,726M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,000

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,000
Rent$733
Ownership53.4%
Zillow$159,518
Housing Units1,540
Rent Burden29.3%

Crime

F
Violent96/100K
Property1,120/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault64/100K
Burglary64/100K

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking27.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death9,023/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain49.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
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.
26.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.