Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
22%
Union
Union, SC Area Guide
Avg Rent
$601
Population
8,390
Renter Mix
46% Rent
Rural South Carolina prides itself on southern hospitality and down-home fun
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Union is city in the Piedmont Region of South Carolina that prides itself on Southern hospitality and a strong sense of community. There are eight civic groups and over 100 churches in town dedicated to helping youth, senior citizens, and charitable causes. When Union residents aren’t helping out their neighbors, you can find them united for some classic Southern fun. Dirt and drag racing is super popular in the area. Head over to Big Buck Racing, the nation’s biggest off-road motorcycle and ATV racing series. Enjoy fresh produce harvested from the rich South Carolina soil at the Union County Farm and Craft Market. Downtown Union offers an array of things to do. Go antiquing, view art, or learn about the town’s connection to the American and Civil Wars at the museum.
Union is also home to a University of South Carolina campus. Although Union is filled with small-town charm, the area is close to the major metropolitan areas Spartanburg, Greenville, Colombia, and Charlotte if you’re looking for access to even more Southern comforts.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$37,641
Average: $52,888
Education
1,063
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,282
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Union has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Union, SC is $601 for one bedroom, $676 for two bedrooms, and $776 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Union has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$601/month
672 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Union, SC is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
497 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
497 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
456 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
456 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
672 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
672 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,069 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,069 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site
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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.