Living in North Union, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Union · Census data 2020–2024
North Union has 1,208 residents with a median age of 55.3. The median household income is $71,250 (9% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $187,300, the median rent is $789/month.
North Union is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
North Union at a glance
- Population
- 1,208
- Median age
- 55.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $71,250State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $187,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $789/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 93%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.4%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is North Union a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 26% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Union
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Union the median home value is $187,300, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $789 per month, which is 20.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,341 a month in housing costs.
North Union median household income
The median household income in North Union is $71,250 and the income per person is $40,929. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in North Union: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 702
- Owner-occupied
- 93%
- Renter-occupied
- 7%
- Vacant
- 18.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.11
North Union demographics
- Population
- 1,208
- Median age
- 55.3
- Under 18
- 14.7%
- 65 and older
- 29.1%
- Households
- 572
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Union ›
Education in North Union
17.4% of adults 25 and older in North Union have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 7.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Union
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7.5%
- Drive alone
- 75.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.6%
North Union vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Union | 1,208 | $71,250 | $187,300 | $789 |
| Nuremberg | 133 | $46,250 | $89,400 | — |
| Brandonville | 199 | $47,500 | $153,900 | — |
| Ringtown | 745 | $87,955 | $180,500 | $788 |
| Weston | 495 | $69,917 | $173,600 | — |
| Oneida | 371 | $165,720 | $133,500 | — |
| East Union | 1,783 | $80,982 | $148,800 | — |
| Sheppton | 588 | $58,375 | $155,200 | — |
| Union | 1,083 | $85,379 | $226,300 | $632 |
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What is the median household income in North Union, PA?
The median household income in North Union is $71,250, 9% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in North Union?
The median home value in North Union is $187,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in North Union?
The median gross rent in North Union is $789 per month, about 20.5% of household income.
Is North Union, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 26% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 6.4%. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in North Union?
The median age in North Union is 55.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in North Union?
The average commute to work in North Union is 32 minutes; 7.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Union?
The unemployment rate in North Union is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Union?
17.4% of adults in North 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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