Union City

Union City, New Jersey Overview

Union City scores 52.4/100 overall (C+), ranking #8 of 20 cities in New Jersey — below the state composite of 65.9. Education is the city’s relative strength at 76/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 7/100.

Income & Employment in Union City

The median household income in Union City is $86,123, 11% below the statewide median of $97,126. The local unemployment rate of 4.9% is higher than the state’s 4.8%. Population grew 1.5% recently.

Safety in Union City

Union City’s violent crime rate of 314.4 per 100,000 runs above the New Jersey average of 195. The property crime rate is 1688.5 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Union City

The median home value is $446,800. Median monthly rent is $1,489. Renters spend 20.7% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline. The price-to-income ratio of 5.2x suggests home buyers face a stretched market.

Health & Wellness in Union City

The adult obesity rate in Union City is 33.6% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 13.8%. Residents report an average of 16.1 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. New Jersey ranks #10 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Union City

Union City has a high school graduation rate of 88%. The student-teacher ratio is 16.2:1. Local districts invest $25,585 per student, well above the national median. The city has 14 public schools serving 11,588 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Union City

The annual average temperature in Union City is 53.7°F. Summers average 70.5°F. Winters average 38.5°F. Precipitation is abundant at 60.5 inches per year. 11.7% of commuters use public transit.

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