At a Glance
Median Income
$94,621
$38,398 per capita
Home Value
$258,100
Zillow: $341,532
Median Rent
$1,051/mo
19.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.7%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
13.4% smoking rate
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?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Union Grove residents earn a median household income of $94,621 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,398. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,401 business establishments, including 337 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Union Grove is $258,100 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $341,532. Median rent is $1,051/month, with 19.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
33.7% of adults in Union Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Union Grove has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population4,968
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density1,918/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$94,621
Per Capita$38,398
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$6,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value$258,100
Rent$1,051
Ownership48.4%
Zillow$341,532
Housing Units1,971
Rent Burden19.1%
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,248/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain35.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation784 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.7%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+14.2%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute29 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Union Grove was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Kenosha Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 337 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.