Living in Union, Pennsylvania

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

Union has 3,952 residents with a median age of 45.9. The median household income is $113,159 (45% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $346,100, the median rent is $1,388/month.

Union at a glance

Population
3,952
Median age
45.9State: 40.9
Median household income
$113,159State: $77,971
Median home value
$346,100State: $254,500
Median rent
$1,388/moState: $1,209
Homeowners
86.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.6%
Average commute
31 min

Is Union a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 45% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.

Cons: Home values 36% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.

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 $346,100, 4% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,388 per month, which is 25.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,341 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Union$346,100
Pennsylvania$254,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Union$1,388
Pennsylvania$1,209
United States$1,413

Union median household income

The median household income in Union is $113,159 and the income per person is $50,073. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).

Median household income

Union$113,159
Pennsylvania$77,971
United States$80,734

Housing in Union: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
1,532
Owner-occupied
86.6%
Renter-occupied
13.4%
Vacant
1.4%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1978
Average household size
2.61

Union demographics

Population
3,952
Median age
45.9
Under 18
20.1%
65 and older
23.3%
Households
1,511
Foreign-born
0.9%
Veterans
7.1%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White91.7%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Black0.4%
Asian0%

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

Education in Union

36.6% of adults 25 and older in Union have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 10.4% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Union36.6%
Pennsylvania35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Union

Unemployment rate
1.7%State: 5.3%
Average commute
31 minState: 26 min
Work from home
11.6%
Drive alone
78.9%
Public transit
1%
Walk to work
0.4%
Homes with broadband
92.8%

Union vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Union3,952$113,159$346,100$1,388
Birdsboro5,116$86,290$224,000$1,146
Douglassville279$42,083—$1,037
Warwick2,613$104,875$414,500$1,770
Amity Gardens4,499$95,438$335,400$1,512
Baumstown221$68,750$158,800$2,016
Amity13,440$118,296$362,600$1,316
West Pottsgrove3,791$81,065$215,500$1,434
North Coventry8,442$98,896$390,600$1,309

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Living in Union: FAQ

What is the median household income in Union, PA?

The median household income in Union is $113,159, 45% higher 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 Union?

The median home value in Union is $346,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.

How much is rent in Union?

The median gross rent in Union is $1,388 per month, about 25.9% of household income.

Is Union, PA a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 45% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: home values 36% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.

What is the median age in Union?

The median age in Union is 45.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).

How long is the commute in Union?

The average commute to work in Union is 31 minutes; 11.6% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Union?

The unemployment rate in Union is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Union?

36.6% 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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