At a Glance
Median Income
$127,411
$47,711 per capita
Home Value
$451,500
Zillow: $569,064
Median Rent
$1,695/mo
28.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
123/100K
1,818/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.9%
76.7% high school+
Unemployment
12.5%
11.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.9%
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
271 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?
B
3.2 / 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 $127,411 , which is 70% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,711. The unemployment rate stands at 12.5% (247% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,571 business establishments, including 1,317 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Union is $451,500 , 60% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $569,064. Median rent is $1,695/month, with 28.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Safety & Crime
Union reports 123 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,818/100K.
Education
34.9% of adults in Union hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% above the national average).
76.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Union has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population3,284
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density12,631/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$127,411
Per Capita$47,711
Unemployment12.5%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$51,947M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,622
Housing
A+
Home Value$451,500
Rent$1,695
Ownership68.4%
Zillow$569,064
Housing Units1,104
Rent Burden28.7%
Crime
F
Violent123/100K
Property1,818/100K
Health
Obesity27.9%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,477/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation122 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.9%
High School+76.7%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute31 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed183 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Union was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 183 Mbps.
There are 1,317 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.
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