What are the schools like in Union, NJ?

Union is served primarily by Township of Union School District. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1.

What is the median household income in Union?

The median household income in Union, NJ is $124,100 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 16.6%.

What is the weather like in Union, NJ?

Union has an average high temperature of 40.2°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 26.3 inches.

Union, NJ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Union, NJ affordable or expensive?

Union's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Union is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $418,000 and the median rent is $1,620 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Union, NJ?

Union has a violent crime rate of 166.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1037.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Union, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Union is a small town of 2,974 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $124,100 and a 16.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Union stands out for solid school ratings (B+).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Union is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Union 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: 112.5

Union's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Union costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Union, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$418,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,620	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$124,100	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Union's violent crime rate is 166.8 per 100,000 residents — 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

166.8 /100k

Property Crime

1037.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Union is served primarily by Township of Union School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Union, NJ	National Avg
School District	Township of Union School District	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	35.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	78.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Union sees average highs of 40.2°F in January and 85.9°F in July, with 48.2 inches of annual precipitation and 26.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Union, NJ
Average High — January	40.2°F
Average High — July	85.9°F
Annual Precipitation	48.2"
Annual Snowfall	26.3"

Demographics

Metric	Union, NJ	National Avg
Population	2,974	—
Median Age	47.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	16.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	11.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	47.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	29.6%	18.9%
Asian	10.7%	6.3%
Under 18	8.9%	22.2%
65 and over	13.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Connecticut Farms, NJ 0 mi Kenilworth, NJ 2 mi Vauxhall, NJ 2 mi Roselle Park, NJ 2 mi Kean University, NJ 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Union

Union, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

07083

Union vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Union, NJ affordable or expensive?

Union's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Union roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $418,000 and median rent is $1,620/month.

What is the crime rate in Union, NJ?

Union's violent crime rate is 166.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1037.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Union?

Public schools in Union are operated by Township of Union School District. The district has 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 35.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Union, NJ a good place to live?

Union, NJ has a population of 2,974, a median household income of $124,100, and an unemployment rate of 16.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Union?

Union averages 40.2°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.2 inches with about 26.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Union?

Union, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 07083.

What is the population of Union?

The population of Union, New Jersey is 2,974 with a median age of 47.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Union?

Key numbers for living in Union: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $418,000, median household income $124,100, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Union side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.