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Union, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. James Parish County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
472
Population
49/sq mi density
$82,750
Median Income
$46,802 per capita
69°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
499
Violent Crime/100K
6,829 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$82,750 median income, 12.9% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
499 violent crimes/100K (31% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Homeownership Rate
96.6%
48% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
288
Median year built: 1978
Ownership vs. Renting
96.6%
Owner-Occupied
3.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$765/mo
1 Bedroom
$793/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,026/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,319/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,358/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
34.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
10% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1978
Average age of housing stock: 48 years
Homeownership Rate
96.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $112,969 |
Rent
| FMR Studio | $765 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $793 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,026 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,319 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,358 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 96.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 3.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 96.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 288 |
| Median Year Built | 1978 |
| Rent Burden | 34.2% |