Union City, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
2,911 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$42,754 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$101,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$439 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$522 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
46.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Erie County
2
Erie Metro Area
2
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Erie County
3
Erie Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (51%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer continental climate. Warm summers and cold winters with substantial seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 26 24
Feb 3 16 25
Mar 3 13 34
Apr 4 4 45
May 4 0 55
Jun 5 0 65
Jul 5 0 68
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 4 1 49
Nov 4 10 40
Dec 4 26 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Union City HS
<1 miles, S · 4.6star
Union City MS
<1 miles, S · 2.8star
Union City El Sch
<1 miles, SW · 3.2star
Mill Village El Sch
6 miles, W · 4.6star

Colleges

Erie Institute of Technology Inc
18 miles, NW · 1.4star

Hospitals

Millcreek Community Hospital
18 miles, NW · 2.3star
Saint Vincent Hospital
19 miles, N · 3.2star
Titusville Hospital
20 miles, S · 4.1star

Airports

Pittsburgh International Airport
99 miles, SW · 3.2star