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Union, OR
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Union, OR
At a Glance
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)
Is Union a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Union residents earn a median household income of $56,767 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,017. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,047 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Union is $220,300 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,934. Median rent is $1,028/month, with 19.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Union reports 115 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,494/100K.
Education
11.4% of adults in Union hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Union has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23.