Living in Union Grove, Alabama

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Union Grove · Census data 2020–2024

Union Grove has 93 residents with a median age of 59.1. The median household income is $50,694 (21% lower than the Alabama median), the median home value is $187,500.

Union Grove is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Union Grove at a glance

Population
93
Median age
59.1State: 39.3
Median household income
$50,694State: $63,999
Median home value
$187,500State: $209,900
Homeowners
87.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
Average commute
41 min

Is Union Grove a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 11% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.3%.

Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 41 minutes.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Union Grove

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Union Grove the median home value is $187,500, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Union Grove$187,500
Alabama$209,900
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Alabama$1,007
United States$1,413

Union Grove median household income

The median household income in Union Grove is $50,694 and the income per person is $27,871. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).

Median household income

Union Grove$50,694
Alabama$63,999
United States$80,734

Housing in Union Grove: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
59
Owner-occupied
87.2%
Renter-occupied
12.8%
Vacant
20.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1968
Average household size
1.98

Union Grove demographics

Population
93
Median age
59.1
Under 18
23.7%
65 and older
36.6%
Households
47
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
5.6%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White97.8%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Union Grove ›

Education in Union Grove

10.3% of adults 25 and older in Union Grove have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 1.5% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Union Grove10.3%
Alabama28.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Union Grove

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4.7%
Average commute
41 minState: 26 min
Work from home
14.3%
Drive alone
85.7%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
57.4%

Union Grove vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Union Grove93$50,694$187,500—
Arab8,679$64,333$215,200$718
Cherokee Ridge577$171,368$336,400—
New Hope2,911$83,816$163,700$1,075
Guntersville8,916$67,929$324,800$842
Owens Cross Roads2,826$86,188$227,000$946
Grant1,336$91,477$239,400$543
Baileyton1,039$63,143$89,800$879
Fairview796$56,250$257,700$689

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Living in Union Grove: FAQ

What is the median household income in Union Grove, AL?

The median household income in Union Grove is $50,694, 21% lower than the Alabama median of $63,999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Union Grove?

The median home value in Union Grove is $187,500, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.

Is Union Grove, AL a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 11% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Alabama median; an average commute of 41 minutes.

What is the median age in Union Grove?

The median age in Union Grove is 59.1 years (Alabama: 39.3).

How long is the commute in Union Grove?

The average commute to work in Union Grove is 41 minutes; 14.3% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Union Grove?

The unemployment rate in Union Grove is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Union Grove?

10.3% of adults in Union Grove have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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