Living in Union Springs, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Union Springs · Census data 2020–2024
Union Springs has 1,255 residents with a median age of 42.7. The median household income is $81,250 (5% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $162,500, the median rent is $1,030/month.
Union Springs is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Union Springs at a glance
- Population
- 1,255
- Median age
- 42.7State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $81,250State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $162,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,030/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 68.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.7%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Union Springs a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 4.4%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Union Springs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Union Springs the median home value is $162,500, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,030 per month, which is 26.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,507 a month in housing costs.
Union Springs median household income
The median household income in Union Springs is $81,250 and the income per person is $35,907. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Union Springs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 550
- Owner-occupied
- 68.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.7%
- Vacant
- 9.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1945
- Average household size
- 2.41
Union Springs demographics
- Population
- 1,255
- Median age
- 42.7
- Under 18
- 26%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 499
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Union Springs ›
Education in Union Springs
36.7% of adults 25 and older in Union Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 23.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Union Springs
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 12.3%
- Drive alone
- 67.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 11.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.8%
Union Springs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Springs | 1,255 | $81,250 | $162,500 | $1,030 |
| Cayuga | 575 | $97,885 | $158,100 | $728 |
| Aurora | 651 | $71,250 | $262,500 | $1,350 |
| Seneca Falls | 6,956 | $59,864 | $123,700 | $951 |
| Auburn | 26,285 | $51,052 | $152,800 | $897 |
| Melrose Park | 1,960 | $103,723 | $224,400 | — |
| Waterloo | 4,605 | $51,642 | $114,300 | $927 |
| Romulus | 265 | $45,417 | $89,200 | — |
| Port Byron | 900 | $48,750 | $100,500 | $1,071 |
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What is the median household income in Union Springs, NY?
The median household income in Union Springs is $81,250, 5% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Union Springs?
The median home value in Union Springs is $162,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Union Springs?
The median gross rent in Union Springs is $1,030 per month, about 26.2% of household income.
Is Union Springs, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 4.4%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Union Springs?
The median age in Union Springs is 42.7 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Union Springs?
The average commute to work in Union Springs is 21 minutes; 12.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Union Springs?
The unemployment rate in Union Springs is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Union Springs?
36.7% of adults in Union Springs 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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