Union County, NJ
Living in Union County
Bikeability70
Walkability63
Commute25
Public Transit76
Affordability18
Public Safety64
Airports95
Hospitals11
Colleges81
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools56
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
554kPopulation+24k (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
36%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
72%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black20%
Caucasian40%
Hispanic or Latino32%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other2%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate29%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$80kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more14%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector77%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van76%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation12%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$367kMedian Home Value-$30k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$219 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached51%
Multiple units16%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195922%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier24%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K24%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K18%
$750K to $999K6%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas84%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Union County
United States45
New Jersey50
Property Crime in Union County
United States48
New Jersey32
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (63%)(35%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump31%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 4 | 7 |
| Feb | 33 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Union County
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding70
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding20
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Union County, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near Union County, NJ
Colleges
Colleges near Union County, NJ
Yeshiva Gedolah Zichron Leyma
3 miles, NE
Kean University
4 miles, E
Yeshivas Be'er Yitzchok
5 miles, E
Seton Hall University
7 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Union County, NJ
Overlook Medical Center
4 miles, NW
Summit Oaks Hospital
5 miles, NW
Trinitas Regional Medical Center
5 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Union County, NJ
Newark Liberty International Airport
8 miles, E
Laguardia Airport
24 miles, E
John F Kennedy International Airport
28 miles, E
Trenton Mercer Airport
37 miles, SW