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Union City is a small town of 1,826 in Michigan, with a median household income of $53,229
and a 6.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Union City stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Union City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Union City 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: 90.5
Union City's overall cost of living index is 90.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Union City costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Union City, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$98,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$750
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,229
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Union City's violent crime rate is 140.2 per 100,000 residents
— 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
140.2 /100k
Property Crime
1050.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Union City is served primarily by Union City Community Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Union City, MI
National Avg
School District
Union City Community Schools
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Union City sees average highs of 30.9°F in January
and 81.9°F in July,
with 39.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 42.7 inches of snow per year.
Union City's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Union City roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $98,000 and median rent is $750/month.
Union City's violent crime rate is 140.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1050.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Union City are operated by Union City Community Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. 15.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Union City, MI has a population of 1,826, a median household income of $53,229, and an unemployment rate of 6.2%.
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 City averages 30.9°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.1 inches
with about 42.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Union City, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49094.
The population of Union City, Michigan is 1,826 with a median age of 32.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Union City: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $98,000, median household income $53,229, crime index 42 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Union City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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