Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
20%
Union City
Union City, TN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$706
Population
10,922
Renter Mix
52% Rent
A suburban escape with a charming identity that’s perfect for families
Historic
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Community
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Park-Like
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Close-Knit
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Once a bustling railroad town (and named for the intersection of two tracks), Union City is a distinctive southern city with an attractive Main Street district and an active community. You can see Union City’s storied history at sites like the Masquerade Theatre, a performing arts center that’s been standing since the early 1900s.
Renters with kids will find solace in Union City’s welcoming atmosphere. There’s also plenty of parks to experience, and Discover Park of America. A 100,000-square-foot museum that teaches children about everything from nature and science to history and art, it’s a point of pride for the city. Adults will appreciate popular spots like Hops & Barley for late night food and drinks.
To the west of Union City is Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge and the Mississippi River, both easily accessed thanks to I-69 and TN-22. In fact there are plenty of outdoor destinations just minutes from your rental, and Nashville is just over two hours east.
Explore the City
Veteran's Park in Union City features an 11 acre lake with a fishing pier.
Tree-lined streets and older brick homes make up the core of Union City.
Union CIty is home to Discovery Park of America, a world class museum and a cultural gem of northwest Tennessee.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$37,259
Average: $49,840
Education
1,545
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,662
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Union City has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
52%
Non-Renters
48%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Union City, TN is $706 for one bedroom, $940 for two bedrooms, and $1,101 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
$706/month
705 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Union City, TN is 9.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Union City is 24.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $1,101. You can expect to pay 4.7% less for groceries, 12.5% less for utilities, and 8.6% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Union City, TN is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
718 Students
Public
Grades K-8
450 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
379 Students
Public
Grades K-8
450 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
379 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
372 Students
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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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.