At a Glance
Median Income
$58,487
$24,973 per capita
Home Value
$84,600
Zillow: $146,412
Median Rent
$889/mo
17.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
79.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
17.3% smoking rate
How Union Point Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Union Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Union Point a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Union Point residents earn a median household income of $58,487 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,973. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 627 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Union Point is $84,600 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $146,412. Median rent is $889/month, with 17.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
12.2% of adults in Union Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
79.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Union Point has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,745
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density886/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born12.0%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$58,487
Per Capita$24,973
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$1,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,017
Housing
A+
Home Value$84,600
Rent$889
Ownership58.3%
Zillow$146,412
Housing Units606
Rent Burden17.8%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes14.3%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,079/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain46.1 in/yr
Elevation655 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+79.5%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute24 min
Broadband77.1%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Union Point was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Baldwin County Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.556 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
12.0% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.