Union Point is a small town of 1,661 in Georgia, with a median household income of $47,963
and a 0.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Union Point stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Union Point is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Union Point city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.0
Union Point's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Union Point costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Union Point, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$88,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$858
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
56.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$47,963
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Union Point's violent crime rate is 278.3 per 100,000 residents
— 27% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
278.3 /100k
Property Crime
551.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Union Point is served primarily by Greene County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Union Point, GA
National Avg
School District
Greene County
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Union Point sees average highs of 55.0°F in January
and 91.2°F in July,
with 46.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Union Point's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Union Point roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $88,600 and median rent is $858/month.
Union Point's violent crime rate is 278.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 551.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Union Point are operated by Greene County.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1. 7.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Union Point, GA has a population of 1,661, a median household income of $47,963, and an unemployment rate of 0.8%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Union Point averages 55.0°F in January and 91.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.1 inches
with about 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Union Point, Georgia is 1,661 with a median age of 36.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Union Point: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $88,600, median household income $47,963, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Union Point side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.