Unionville, NC

North Carolina · Metropolitan Area

Unionville is a small city in North Carolina with a population of 6,826. Residents earn $92,009 per year, which is 22% above the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
6,826 Population 233/sq mi density
$92,009 Median Income $37,425 per capita
$312,200 Home Value $409,464 Zillow
$1,060 Median Rent
61°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$92,009 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$312,200 home value, $1,060/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $92,009
22% higher than US avg
Home Value $312,200
11% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 25.6%
24% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,060
9% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.5%
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.5%
31% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.4%
48% lower than US avg

How Unionville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population6,826
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density233/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 91%

Economy

A+
Median Income$92,009
Per Capita$37,425
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$186,114M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$312,200
Rent$1,060
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$409,464

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.5%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation572 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.6%
High School+92.9%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 33% / D 66%
Commute30 min
Libraries22

Is Unionville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Unionville receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Unionville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Unionville is $92,009, 22% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Unionville is $312,200, 11% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,060 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

25.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Unionville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Unionville has a population of 6,826 with a density of 233 people per square mile. The median age is 37.9 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.2%), with 2.4% Hispanic, 2% Black.

Population

6,826
Total Population
233
People / sq mi
37.9yrs
Median Age
3% below US avg
29.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Unionville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.2%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.8%
79% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Unionville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Unionville is $92,009, which is 22% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Unionville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$92,009
22% above US avg
Per Capita Income$37,425
Avg Weekly Wage$1,694
IRS Avg AGI$110,535

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.4%
48% below US avg
Establishments (County)53,030
County GDP$186,114M

Business (County)

Restaurants3,143
Healthcare3,692
Retail3,614
Manufacturing774

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,763
65% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.85%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.4 min
Work from Home9.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Unionville is $312,200, 11% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,060 (9% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $409,464.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$312,200
11% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$409,464
Median List Price$497,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$497,500
$/Sq Ft$224
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio98.2%
Price Drops15.0%
Inventory20

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,060
9% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedrooms$1,161
3 Bedrooms$1,499
4 Bedrooms$1,780

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,763
65% above US avg
Effective Rate1.85%
In Unionville, 33.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.5% report depression. 21.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Unionville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.5%
4% above US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure31.0%
Asthma10.7%
COPD6.3%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.7%
Physical Inactivity21.5%
Depression27.5%
Mental Distress18.2%
Physical Distress12.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.1%
Checkup Rate77.1%
Premature Death6,929/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access88.7%
Healthcare Facilities3,692

Crime Rates: Unionville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)102

Safety Score

Unionville has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.9 inches
0% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation572 ft (174 m)
Area29.3 sq mi (75.8 km²)
Population Density233/sq mi
Coordinates35.0785°N, 80.5171°W
County FIPS37119
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 25.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 32.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 32.7%
D 65.6%

Winner: Democrat by 32.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.6%
24% below US avg
High School+92.9%
School Test Score5.46
B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density233/sq mi
Total Area29.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries22
Healthcare Facilities3,692
Restaurants3,143
Retail Stores3,614

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)102

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.4 min
Work from Home9.1%

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