At a Glance
Median Income
$53,393
$34,689 per capita
Home Value
$168,800
Zillow: $291,955
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.3%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Union Dale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Union Dale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Union Dale a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Union Dale residents earn a median household income of $53,393 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,689. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,445 business establishments, including 164 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Union Dale is $168,800 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $291,955. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Union Dale reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
6.3% of adults in Union Dale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Union Dale has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population212
Median Age57.5 yrs
Density88/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$53,393
Per Capita$34,689
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$2,652M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,017
Housing
A+
Home Value$168,800
Rent
Ownership92.2%
Zillow$291,955
Housing Units137
Rent Burden9.0%
Crime
Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,326/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain51.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,661 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute23 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Union Dale was founded in 1885.
The median home in Union Dale was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 164 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.