At a Glance
Median Income
$37,037
$17,844 per capita
Violent Crime
403/100K
3,077/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.3%
69.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
49.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Unity Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Unity's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Unity a Good Place to Live?
D
1.6 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Unity residents earn a median household income of $37,037 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,844. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 49.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,236 business establishments, including 162 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Unity reports 403 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 6% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,077/100K.
Education
3.3% of adults in Unity hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% below the national average).
69.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Unity has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population655
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density310/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$37,037
Per Capita$17,844
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty49.4%
County GDP$5,253M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,241
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership86.4%
Zillow$281,639
Housing Units183
Rent Burden29.1%
Crime
F
Violent403/100K
Property3,077/100K
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,214/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain47.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation621 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.3%
High School+69.0%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute38 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Unity was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Charlotte/Douglas International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
2.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 162 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
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