Union, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Union County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,401 Population 964/sq mi density
$56,767 Median Income $30,017 per capita
$220,300 Home Value $305,458 Zillow
$1,028 Median Rent 19.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$56,767 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$220,300 home value, $1,028/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Union, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,767
24% below
$30,017 per capita
Home Value
$220,300
22% below
Zillow: $305,458
Median Rent
$1,028/mo
12% below
19.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
66% below
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

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)

Income
76%
Home Value
78%
Rent
88%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
42%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Union a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 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 $56,767 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,017. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% 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 $305,458. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 14.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23.

Data Overview

People

Population2,401
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density964/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,767
Per Capita$30,017
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$1,340M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007

Housing

A
Home Value$220,300
Rent$1,028
Ownership66.3%
Zillow$305,458
Housing Units1,060
Rent Burden19.3%

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,097/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain14.8 in/yr
AQI23 (Good)
Elevation2,785 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 28%
Commute21 min
Broadband69.5%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Union was founded in 1878.
The median home in Union was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.