Living in Union, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Union · Census data 2020–2024
Union has 457 residents with a median age of 71.7. The median home value is $375,400.
Union is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Union at a glance
- Population
- 457
- Median age
- 71.7State: 38.3
- Median home value
- $375,400State: $564,600
- Homeowners
- 91.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.5%
Is Union a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Union
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Union the median home value is $375,400, 13% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,036 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Union: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 286
- Owner-occupied
- 91.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.5%
- Vacant
- 21.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.04
Union demographics
- Population
- 457
- Median age
- 71.7
- Under 18
- 5.7%
- 65 and older
- 72.6%
- Households
- 224
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 24.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Union ›
Education in Union
37.5% of adults 25 and older in Union have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 16.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Union
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- —State: 27 min
- Work from home
- 70.2%
- Drive alone
- 16%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Union vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union | 457 | — | $375,400 | — |
| Skokomish | 560 | $58,958 | $180,800 | $1,000 |
| Hoodsport | 216 | $121,250 | $402,900 | — |
| Shelton | 10,612 | $69,598 | $345,700 | $1,365 |
| Allyn | 2,404 | $97,716 | $545,100 | — |
| Belfair | 4,557 | $88,150 | $380,400 | $1,195 |
| Herron Island | 119 | $86,429 | $492,900 | — |
| Home | 1,665 | $64,884 | $403,500 | — |
| Key Center | 3,544 | $105,781 | $613,200 | $1,705 |
More for people moving to Union
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What is the average home price in Union?
The median home value in Union is $375,400, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
Is Union, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median.
What is the median age in Union?
The median age in Union is 71.7 years (Washington: 38.3).
What is the unemployment rate in Union?
The unemployment rate in Union is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Union?
37.5% 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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