At a Glance
Median Income
$68,837
$34,055 per capita
Home Value
$138,800
Zillow: $209,879
Median Rent
$1,106/mo
26.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
15.8% 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?
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 $68,837 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,055. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,276 business establishments, including 1,139 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Union is $138,800 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $209,879. Median rent is $1,106/month, with 26.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
21.0% of adults in Union hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Union has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population6,930
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density830/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,837
Per Capita$34,055
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$40,097M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,182
Housing
A+
Home Value$138,800
Rent$1,106
Ownership78.6%
Zillow$209,879
Housing Units2,952
Rent Burden26.6%
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death12,141/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation790 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries27
Did You Know?
The median home in Union was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.