Living in Union, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Union · Census data 2020–2024
Union has 61,071 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $119,464 (15% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $451,300, the median rent is $2,064/month.
Union at a glance
- Population
- 61,071
- Median age
- 41.5State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $119,464State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $451,300State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,064/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 71.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.8%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Union a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the New Jersey median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 6.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Union
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Union the median home value is $451,300, 36% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,064 per month, which is 32.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,015 a month in housing costs.
Union median household income
The median household income in Union is $119,464 and the income per person is $48,896. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Union: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 22,068
- Owner-occupied
- 71.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.5%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.78
Union demographics
- Population
- 61,071
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 19.1%
- 65 and older
- 16.1%
- Households
- 21,374
- Foreign-born
- 37.1%
- Veterans
- 2.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Union ›
Education in Union
40.8% of adults 25 and older in Union have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 13.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Union
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Drive alone
- 66.9%
- Public transit
- 8.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.5%
Union vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union | 61,071 | $119,464 | $451,300 | $2,064 |
| Connecticut Farms | 516 | $75,396 | $434,600 | $2,265 |
| Kenilworth | 8,401 | $118,611 | $522,200 | $2,023 |
| Vauxhall | 6,157 | $111,421 | $360,000 | $1,830 |
| Roselle Park | 14,093 | $109,679 | $443,200 | $1,663 |
| Hillside | 22,349 | $99,528 | $397,400 | $1,794 |
| Maplewood | 25,613 | $173,500 | $720,700 | $2,269 |
| Irvington | 60,867 | $61,609 | $335,600 | $1,386 |
| Roselle | 22,646 | $92,762 | $379,900 | $1,567 |
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What is the median household income in Union, NJ?
The median household income in Union is $119,464, 15% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Union?
The median home value in Union is $451,300, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Union?
The median gross rent in Union is $2,064 per month, about 32.4% of household income.
Is Union, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the New Jersey median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 6.7%.
What is the median age in Union?
The median age in Union is 41.5 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Union?
The average commute to work in Union is 30 minutes; 12.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Union?
The unemployment rate in Union is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Union?
40.8% of adults in Union 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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