Union City

Built in 1875, Saint Michael's Monastery is on the National Register of Historic Places.
These spectacular walkups often have unique ironwork in their fire escapes.
Union City is filled with pre-war housing like these on 15th Street.
Washington Park, on Union City's southern border with Jersey City, is home views of Manhattan.
This domed bank building was built in 1900 and sits at the bustling intersection.

Union City, NJ Area Guide

A culturally rich suburb just across the Hudson River from Manhattan

Diverse Restaurants Commuter Suburban Culture

Union City, New Jersey, combines metropolitan convenience with a distinctive cultural atmosphere. Located atop the Palisades, this community offers views of the New York City skyline and the New Jersey Meadowlands.

The community's character reflects its rich immigrant heritage, particularly its Cuban-American influence. Bergenline Avenue, New Jersey's longest commercial avenue, features an extensive shopping district with authentic Latin American eateries and specialty shops. Local green spaces include Washington Park and Reservoir Park. Cultural venues like the Park Performing Arts Center and the William V. Musto Cultural Center host community events throughout the year. Notable landmarks include the Hudson Presbyterian Church, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Union City High School campus features a distinctive rooftop athletic field. The city holds a sweet spot in snack food history - it's where Mallomars were first sold, at a local grocer in what was then West Hoboken.

Explore the City

Union City is filled with pre-war housing like these on 15th Street.

Washington Park, on Union City's southern border with Jersey City, is home views of Manhattan.

This domed bank building was built in 1900 and sits at the bustling intersection.

Bergenline Ave is the central hub for Union City's vibrant Latin-American community.

Ellsworth Park is filled with a playground, and lush greenery despite being in the city.

Union city's Washington Park has a lot of green space.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Union City, NJ is $1,147 for a studio, $1,599 for one bedroom, $2,158 for two bedrooms, and $2,243 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Union City has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,599/month
487 Sq Ft
House
$2,626/month
341 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,639/month
714 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,100/month
610 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Union City, NJ is for everyday living.

Walker's Paradise

96 / 100

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

Excellent Transit

79 / 100

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

Bikeable

55 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Sara M. Gilmore Academy

Public

Grades K-8

Jefferson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Veterans Memorial School

Public

Grades PK-5

Roosevelt Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Union Hill Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Sara M. Gilmore Academy

Public

Grades K-8

Emerson Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Jose Marti STEM Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

Union City High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.