At a Glance
Median Income
$203,594
$75,699 per capita
Home Value
$224,300
Zillow: $164,982
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,317/100K
7,514/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.5%
71.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Union Grove Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Union Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Union Grove a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Union Grove residents earn a median household income of $203,594 , which is 171% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $75,699. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,316 business establishments, including 380 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Union Grove is $224,300 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,982. Median rent is $1,125/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Safety & Crime
Union Grove reports 1,317 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 247% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,514/100K.
Education
32.5% of adults in Union Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
71.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Union Grove has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population764
Median Age29.1 yrs
Density813/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$203,594
Per Capita$75,699
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$10,511M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,127
Housing
A+
Home Value$224,300
Rent$1,125
Ownership95.5%
Zillow$164,982
Housing Units278
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent1,317/100K
Property7,514/100K
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death12,456/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain52.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation393 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.5%
High School+71.3%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute31 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Union Grove was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is East Texas Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 380 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.