All Countries
Union, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Monroe County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
414
Population
920/sq mi density
$32,281
Median Income
$27,714 per capita
$158,000
Home Value
$194,316 Zillow
$418
Median Rent
26.6% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
317 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$32,281 median income, 8.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$158,000 home value, $418/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$158,000
44% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$418/mo
64% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
61.8%
6% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
357
Median year built: 1967
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$158,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$194,316
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
61.8%
Owner-Occupied
38.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$714/mo
1 Bedroom
$766/mo
2 Bedroom
$945/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,231/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,380/mo
Census median rent:
$418/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
14% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1967
Average age of housing stock: 59 years
Homeownership Rate
61.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $158,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $194,316 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $418 |
| FMR Studio | $714 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $766 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $945 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,231 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,380 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 61.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 357 |
| Median Year Built | 1967 |
| Rent Burden | 26.6% |