Union City, New Jersey

Population 67,751

Union City is located in Hudson County, NJ. The population is 67,751, making Union City the 2nd largest city in Hudson County and the 10th largest city in the state of New Jersey.

There are 15 public schools in Union City with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Union City is very low , and there are 29 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Union City is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Union City property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Union City include Weehawken Township, Hoboken and West New York.

Union City Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 24.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 54.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 20.9%

Crime Rate

25.15% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 129
  • Violent Crimes: 282
  • Robbery: 76
  • Burglary: 148
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

68.39% Lower than national avg.
  • 29 offenders in Union City
  • 4.28 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

228 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 2
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 226

Unemployment

Moderate 3.9%
  • New Jersey unemployment average: 3.7%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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15 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 15 K-12 public schools in Union City, NJ and 8 private schools. Homefacts rates Union City's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.

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29 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Union City, NJ

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43 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Union City, NJ issued 43 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 43 permits, were issued for single family homes and 43 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Union City, NJ issued 39 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 39 permits, were issued for single family homes and 39 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,776
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,888
  • 2 Bedrooms: $2,176
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,690
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,950

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Environmental Hazards

228 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Union City, NJ has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Union City, NJ is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.03 Average
    Union City, NJ is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 32.75°
  • February 36.75°
  • March 45.12°
  • April 54.95°
  • May 64.14°
  • June 73.06°
  • July 78.57°
  • August 75.5°
  • September 69.23°
  • October 57.43°
  • November 47.5°
  • December 37.47°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Union City, NJ

Earthquakes
Union City, NJ has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Union City, NJ has a moderate risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Union City, NJ has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Union City, NJ has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Union City, NJ: $46,286

Unemployment

Unemployment in Union City is 3.9%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.7% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 57.57%
White Collar - 42.43%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Christopher Christie
  • Sen. Cory A. Booker
  • Sen. Robert Menendez

City Representatives

  • Albio Sires

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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1 Cemetery view all

1 FCC Tower view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Union City, NJ

2 Libraries view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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