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Union, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Monroe County County
Union, WV
At a Glance
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)
Is Union a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Union residents earn a median household income of $32,281 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,714. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 317 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Union is $158,000 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $194,316. Median rent is $418/month, with 26.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Union reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
11.5% of adults in Union hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Union has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.