At a Glance
Median Income
$34,112
$26,533 per capita
Home Value
$103,400
Zillow: $132,648
Median Rent
$789/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
988/100K
6,940/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
80.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.6%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
310 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Union residents earn a median household income of $34,112 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,533. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 490 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Union is $103,400 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $132,648. Median rent is $789/month, with 31.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Union reports 988 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 160% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,940/100K. The murder rate is 13.0/100K.
Education
14.8% of adults in Union hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
80.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Union has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population8,047
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density986/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$34,112
Per Capita$26,533
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$905M
Avg Weekly Wage$933
Housing
A+
Home Value$103,400
Rent$789
Ownership50.8%
Zillow$132,648
Housing Units4,315
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent988/100K
Property6,940/100K
Murder13.0/100K
Assault767/100K
Burglary1,118/100K
Health
Obesity47.6%
Diabetes17.4%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death16,927/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation630 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+80.5%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute26 min
Broadband80.7%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Union was founded in 1749.
The median home in Union was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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