At a Glance
Median Income
$139,013
$54,974 per capita
Home Value
$382,900
Zillow: $454,255
Median Rent
$1,721/mo
24.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
195/100K
4,659/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
59.4%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr
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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
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 0.6% (83% 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 $454,255. 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.
Safety & Crime
Union reports 195 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,659/100K.
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 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population7,494
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density1,946/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$139,013
Per Capita$54,974
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$16,775M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,138
Housing
A+
Home Value$382,900
Rent$1,721
Ownership87.6%
Zillow$454,255
Housing Units2,517
Rent Burden24.4%
Crime
F
Violent195/100K
Property4,659/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death7,098/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.7 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 324 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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