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Union Deposit, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Union Deposit is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 751. Residents earn $112,561 per year, which is 50% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
751 Population 2,682/sq mi density
$112,561 Median Income $34,105 per capita
$273,200 Home Value
$1,739 Median Rent 18.4% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$112,561 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$273,200 home value, $1,739/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $112,561
50% higher than US avg
Home Value $273,200
3% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.1%
5% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,739
50% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.7%
2% higher than US avg

How Union Deposit Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population751
Median Age27.9 yrs
Density2,682/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 81%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$112,561
Per Capita$34,105
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.7%
County GDP$28,909M
Commute10 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$273,200
Rent$1,739
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units168
Rent Burden18.4%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain44.2 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation409 ft (125 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute10 min
Broadband86.2%
Libraries10

Is Union Deposit a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Union Deposit receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Union Deposit stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Union Deposit is $112,561, which is significantly higher than the national average — 50% above $75,149. This places Union Deposit among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 12.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Union Deposit is $273,200, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,739 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

32.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Union Deposit experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches, including 29.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Union Deposit has a population of 751 with a density of 2,682 people per square mile. The median age is 27.9 years, 28% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (81%).

Population

751
Total Population
2,682
People / sq mi
27.9yrs
Median Age
28% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.4%
Female 52.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Union Deposit vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.4%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.6%
73% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Union Deposit vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Union Deposit is $112,561, which is 50% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes.

Income: Union Deposit vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$112,561
50% above US avg
Per Capita Income$34,105
Avg Weekly Wage$1,308
IRS Avg AGI$74,173

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate12.7%
2% above US avg
Establishments (County)7,552
County GDP$28,909M

Business (County)

Restaurants716
Healthcare979
Retail898
Manufacturing194

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,206
77% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.27%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time10.2 min
Drive Alone79.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Union Deposit is $273,200, 3% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,739 (50% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$273,200
3% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,739
50% above US avg
Rent Burden18.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied15.5%
Housing Units168
Median Year Built1969

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,206
77% above US avg
Effective Rate2.27%
Union Deposit has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.2 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.3°F
1% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.2 inches
16% above US avg
Snowfall29.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation409 ft (125 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density2,682/sq mi
Coordinates40.2933°N, 76.6807°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42043
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 32.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 5.9-point margin. 86.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 46.5%
D 52.4%

Winner: Democrat by 5.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.1%
5% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+10.4%
School Test Score5.95
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density2,682/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.2%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities979
Restaurants716
Retail Stores898

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute10.2 min
Drive Alone79.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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