Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
18%
Union
Union, MO Area Guide
Avg Rent
$794
Population
12,346
Renter Mix
35% Rent
Union’s rural tranquility is bolstered by charming small businesses
Rural
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Family-Friendly
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Park-Like
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College Town
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Set along the Bourbeuse River and just an hour west of St. Louis lies Union. A small city that’s big on local businesses, Union has something for everyone. Experience top-notch barbecue on East Main St., or join the crowd at Maggie’s Over the Creek for good drinks and karaoke.
Union City Park is a great spot for kids. There’s a splash park that will help beat the heat in the summer, and the annual Union City Fair brings the whole city out for rides and live music. East Central College lies on the east side of town across the river, and there’s also a collection of shopping centers that will take care of almost any need. If St. Louis is calling your name, or one of the many state parks around Union, US-50 leads to I-44, making a road trip simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$67,794
Average: $78,983
Education
2,436
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,888
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Union has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
35%
Non-Renters
65%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Union, MO is $794 for one bedroom, $1,058 for two bedrooms, and $1,332 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Union has decreased by -0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$794/month
295 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Union, MO is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
309 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
635 Students
Public
Grades 4-6
550 Students
Public
Grades K-12
37 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
683 Students
Public
Grades K-12
37 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,011 Students
Public
Grades K-12
37 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Shaw Nature Reserve
- Robertsville State Park
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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.