At a Glance
Median Income
$100,104
$44,115 per capita
Home Value
$224,600
Zillow: $439,324
Violent Crime
0/100K
656/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.9%
10.2% smoking rate
How Union Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Union's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Union a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Union residents earn a median household income of $100,104 , which is 33% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,115. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,928 business establishments, including 645 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Union is $224,600 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $439,324. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Union reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 656/100K.
Education
15.7% of adults in Union hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Union has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population753
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density896/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born6.2%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$100,104
Per Capita$44,115
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A+
Home Value$224,600
Rent
Ownership89.6%
Zillow$439,324
Housing Units245
Rent Burden30.3%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property656/100K
Health
Obesity29.9%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation857 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute31 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Union was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Chicago/Rockford International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 645 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.