Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
15%
Union City, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,589
Population
63,299
Renter Mix
80% Rent
A culturally rich suburb just across the Hudson River from Manhattan
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$54,463
Average: $74,267
Education
14,502
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
32,348
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Union City has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
80%
Non-Renters
20%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of August 2026, the average apartment rent in Union City, NJ is $1,153 for a studio, $1,589 for one bedroom, $2,196 for two bedrooms, and $2,293 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Union City has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,589/month
456 Sq Ft
House
$2,882/month
385 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,281/month
677 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Union City, NJ is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
400 Students
Colin Powell Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
721 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
272 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
871 Students
Public
Grades K-5
776 Students
Public
Grades K-8
400 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
865 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
999 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
625 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
3,025 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- De Witt Clinton Park
- Chelsea Park
- Chelsea Recreation Center
- The High Line
- Damrosch Park
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- LaGuardia
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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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.