Union, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Boone County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
7,494 Population 1,946/sq mi density
$139,013 Median Income $54,974 per capita
$382,900 Home Value $463,506 Zillow
$1,721 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$139,013 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$382,900 home value, $1,721/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
59.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Union, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$139,013
85% above
$54,974 per capita
Home Value
$382,900
36% above
Zillow: $463,506
Median Rent
$1,721/mo
48% above
24.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
59.4%
76% above
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
78% below
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

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)

Income
185%
Home Value
136%
Rent
148%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
176%
Unemployment
22%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Union a Good Place to Live?

A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Union residents earn a median household income of $139,013 , which is 85% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $54,974. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,277 business establishments, including 324 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Union is $382,900 , 36% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $463,506. Median rent is $1,721/month, with 24.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2004.

Education

59.4% of adults in Union hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% above the national average). 98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Union has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population7,494
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density1,946/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$139,013
Per Capita$54,974
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$16,775M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,138

Housing

A+
Home Value$382,900
Rent$1,721
Ownership87.6%
Zillow$463,506
Housing Units2,517
Rent Burden24.4%

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death7,098/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation905 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+59.4%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+22.9%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute27 min
Broadband98.6%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries7

Did You Know?

Union was founded in 1838.
The median home in Union was built in 2004.
17.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.391 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 324 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.