At a Glance
Median Income
$115,037
$36,897 per capita
Home Value
$511,300
Zillow: $663,339
Median Rent
$2,570/mo
39.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
26/100K
602/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.5%
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Uniondale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Uniondale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Uniondale a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Uniondale residents earn a median household income of $115,037 , which is 53% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,897. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Uniondale is $511,300 , 81% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $663,339. Median rent is $2,570/month, with 39.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
Uniondale reports 26 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 602/100K.
Education
26.5% of adults in Uniondale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
84.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Uniondale has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population33,637
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density5,891/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$115,037
Per Capita$36,897
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A
Home Value$511,300
Rent$2,570
Ownership72.0%
Zillow$663,339
Housing Units9,173
Rent Burden39.8%
Crime
F
Violent26/100K
Property602/100K
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation79 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.5%
High School+84.0%
Graduate+14.4%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute34 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Uniondale was built in 1954.
10.7% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.
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