Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
16%
Union, KY
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,535
Population
8,444
Renter Mix
20% Rent
Countryside living within minutes of big-city amenities
Suburban
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Peaceful
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Upscale
Union is a peaceful suburb located about 17 miles southwest of Cincinnati, Ohio. Union offers residents a laidback atmosphere despite continuous residential growth. New residents tend to choose Union for its attractive houses, apartments, and condos available for rent in picturesque communities, in addition to its quiet countryside feel within minutes of Covington and Downtown Cincinnati.
Union residents enjoy vast expanses of green space along with close proximity to recreational destinations such as Lassing Pointe Golf Course, Boone County Arboretum, and Big Bone Lick State Historic Site. Commuting and traveling from Union is a breeze with access to U.S. 42, I-75, and Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$115,082
Average: $134,339
Education
2,851
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,383
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Union has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
20%
Non-Renters
80%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
30%
Other Education
70%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Union, KY is $1,535 for one bedroom, $1,724 for two bedrooms, and $1,960 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Union has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,535/month
897 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Union, KY is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
712 Students
Shirley Mann Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
711 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
968 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,001 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
608 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,040 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,426 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Boone County Arboretum
- Big Bone Lick State Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International
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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.