At a Glance
Median Income
$72,019
$50,232 per capita
Home Value
$667,600
Zillow: $516,706
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
10.3% smoking rate
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+
2.9 / 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 $72,019 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,232. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,240 business establishments, including 117 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Union is $667,600 , 137% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $516,706. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Education
22.7% of adults in Union hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Union has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 67.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population281
Median Age65.6 yrs
Density173/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,019
Per Capita$50,232
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,458M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113
Housing
F
Home Value$667,600
Rent
Ownership89.6%
Zillow$516,706
Housing Units189
Rent Burden28.5%
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death9,816/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain67.9 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation341 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Union was built in 1988.
53.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Olympia Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
31.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
There are 117 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.