At a Glance
Median Income
$45,523
$23,606 per capita
Home Value
$138,400
Zillow: $175,317
Median Rent
$732/mo
25.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
84.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
17.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
22.0% 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
3.4 / 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 $45,523 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,606. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 751 business establishments, including 59 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Union City is $138,400 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,317. Median rent is $732/month, with 25.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
20.9% of adults in Union City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
84.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Union City has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population11,040
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density912/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born4.9%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$45,523
Per Capita$23,606
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty17.8%
County GDP$1,688M
Avg Weekly Wage$922
Housing
A+
Home Value$138,400
Rent$732
Ownership53.0%
Zillow$175,317
Housing Units4,949
Rent Burden25.9%
Health
Obesity42.5%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking22.0%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death12,716/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain53.8 in/yr
Elevation349 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+84.8%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute17 min
Broadband81.3%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Union City was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Everett-Stewart Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.