Living in New Union, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Union · Census data 2020–2024
New Union has 2,160 residents with a median age of 43.9. The median household income is $81,367 (17% higher than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $312,100, the median rent is $1,584/month.
New Union at a glance
- Population
- 2,160
- Median age
- 43.9State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $81,367State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $312,100State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $1,584/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 80.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.6%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is New Union a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 17% higher than the Tennessee median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 0.7%.
Cons: Home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in New Union
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Union the median home value is $312,100, 6% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,584 per month, which is 28.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,846 a month in housing costs.
New Union median household income
The median household income in New Union is $81,367 and the income per person is $36,649. 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in New Union: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 879
- Owner-occupied
- 80.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.1%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.46
New Union demographics
- Population
- 2,160
- Median age
- 43.9
- Under 18
- 24.4%
- 65 and older
- 15.4%
- Households
- 879
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 20%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Union ›
Education in New Union
23.6% of adults 25 and older in New Union have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 12.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Union
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9%
- Drive alone
- 71.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.4%
New Union vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Union | 2,160 | $81,367 | $312,100 | $1,584 |
| Manchester | 12,944 | $57,500 | $237,400 | $978 |
| Lakewood Park | 1,140 | $42,576 | — | — |
| Morrison | 850 | $37,500 | $187,500 | $641 |
| Normandy | 106 | $59,792 | $202,800 | — |
| Viola | 144 | $48,068 | $262,500 | — |
| Tullahoma | 21,103 | $60,979 | $251,900 | $886 |
| Wartrace | 630 | $50,417 | $206,800 | $802 |
| Bell Buckle | 529 | $86,250 | $306,600 | $1,208 |
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What is the median household income in New Union, TN?
The median household income in New Union is $81,367, 17% higher than the Tennessee median of $69,595 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in New Union?
The median home value in New Union is $312,100, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in New Union?
The median gross rent in New Union is $1,584 per month, about 28.3% of household income.
Is New Union, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 17% higher than the Tennessee median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 0.7%. Minuses: home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in New Union?
The median age in New Union is 43.9 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in New Union?
The average commute to work in New Union is 29 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Union?
The unemployment rate in New Union is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Union?
23.6% of adults in New 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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