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Union Road, PE

Prince Edward Island

Union Road is a small town in Prince Edward Island with a population of 213. Residents earn $77,909 per year, which is 4% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
213 Population 53/sq mi density
$77,909 Median Income $43,296 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$855 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 252 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$77,909 median income, 30.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $855/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $77,909
4% higher than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.5%
63% lower than US avg
Median Rent $855
26% lower than US avg
Unemployment 30.0%
733% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.4%
0% lower than US avg

How Union Road Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population213
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density53/mi²
Male / Female50% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

B
Median Income$77,909
Per Capita$43,296
Unemployment30.0%
Poverty12.4%
Commute14 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$855
Ownership94.1%
Housing Units85
Rent Burden27.5%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain46.0 in/yr
Sunny Days252/yr
Elevation148 ft (45 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+30.0%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute14 min

Is Union Road a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Union Road receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Union Road offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Union Road is $77,909, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 30.0%, unemployment is notably high. 12.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Union Road is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $855 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Union Road has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. With 252 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches, including 15.9 inches of snow.

Union Road has a population of 213 with a density of 53 people per square mile, spread across 4.0 square miles. The median age is 46.4 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.4% female and 50% male. The city is predominantly White (93.6%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 95.2% of residents.

Population

213
Total Population
53
People / sq mi
46.4yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
4.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 52.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Union Road vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 95.2%
21% above US avg
Spanish 2.4%
82% below US avg
Other Languages 2.4%

Social Characteristics

Union Road vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Union Road is $77,909, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,296 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $833, 42% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 30.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 7 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 14.3% of workers work from home.

Income: Union Road vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$77,909
4% above US avg
Per Capita Income$43,296
Avg Weekly Wage$833

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment30.0%
733% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.4%
0% below US avg
Establishments (County)7

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time13.7 min
Drive Alone78.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Union Road is $300,000, 6% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $855 (26% below the national average of $1,163). 94.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 85 total housing units in the city. 27.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$300,000
6% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$855
26% below US avg
Rent Burden27.5%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership94.1%
Owner-Occupied94.1%
Renter-Occupied5.9%
Housing Units85

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Union Road receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Union Road vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Union Road has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average42.1°F
22% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²)
Population Density53/sq mi
Coordinates46.3244°N, 63.1320°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.0"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 15.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.31"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Earl (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 92 km
2009 Bill Category 1 220 km
2003 Juan Category 2 63 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 214 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 156 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 265 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 4.1 in
February 18°F (-8°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 26°F (-3°C) 3.5 in
April 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in
May 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.6 in
July 65°F (19°C) 3.3 in Driest
August 65°F (19°C) 3.4 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
November 38°F (3°C) 4.4 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 5.0 in Wettest

Union Road has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 18°F in February to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (3.3").

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12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 63% below the national average of 33.7%. 30.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 78.6% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.5%
63% below US avg
High School+30.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density53/sq mi
Total Area4.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute13.7 min
Drive Alone78.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.3%

Radio Stations near Union Road

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFCY 95.1 Charlottetown, PE charlottetown, commercial MP3 64 kbps
CBC Radio One - Charlottetown, PE cbc, features MP3 128 kbps
CHLQ-FM "MAX 93.1" Charlottetown, PE mainstream rock, new format rebranding MP3 64 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Île-du-Prince-Édouard) Charlottetown, PE radio publique AAC 48 kbps
CJCB 1270 Sydney, NS commercial, country MP3 64 kbps
CJRW 102.1 "Spud FM" Summerside, PE adult contemporary, commercial MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Union Road

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Beaconsfield Historic House
COWS Creamery
Doucet House
Farmers' Bank of Rustico
Lucy M. Montgomery's Cavendish Homestead
Selkirk Scottish Heritage Centre
Visitors Centre

Libraries in Union Road

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Charlottetown Library Learning Centre0.0
Robertson Library0.0
Stratford Public Library0.0
Tiny Library (Seasonal)0.0

Farmers Markets in Union Road

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Charlottetown Farmers Market

Breweries in Union Road

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
PEI Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Union Road

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Union Road

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Charlottetown AirportYYGMedium Airport
Summerside AirportYSUMedium Airport
Cable Head AirparkSmall Airport
Fox Harbour AirportSmall Airport
Trenton AirportSmall Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Union Road

What is the population of Union Road?

Union Road has a population of 213 residents and is located in Prince Edward Island. The population density is 53 people per square mile, spread across 4.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52.4% female and 50% male.

Is Union Road expensive to live in?

The median household income is $77,909, 4% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $300,000 (6% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $855 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Union Road safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Union Road receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Union Road?

Union Road has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.0 inches, with 15.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Union Road?

The job market in Union Road faces challenges, with unemployment at 30.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $833. There are 7 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 14 minutes, and 14.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Union Road?

The median home value in Union Road is $300,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $855. The homeownership rate is 94.1%.

How are the schools in Union Road?

12.5% of adults in Union Road hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Union Road?

The average commute in Union Road is 14 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 78.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 14.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Union Road?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Union Road is 93.6% White. 95.2% of residents speak only English at home.

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