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Union, New Jersey

Introduction to Union, New Jersey

Union, New Jersey is 5 miles SW of Newark, New Jersey. It is in Union county. The town is part of the Newark metro area. The population of Union is 54,405.

Union History

The Battle of Connecticut Farms, one of the last battles of the American Revolutionary War, took place in Union. Originally, it was a part of Elizabeth Township. It was incorporated as its own township on November 23, 1808. On March 19, 1857, Union became part of Union County.

Union and nearby Attractions

  • Orchard Park
  • Liberty Hall Museum
  • Ball Park
  • Kenilworth Parks
  • Kidz Village

Things To Do In Union

There are a number of historical sites and museums in and around Union. You can also play golf, tennis, soccer and softball in the local parks of the township. In addition, Union offers ice-skating facilities, theaters and shopping centers for its residents and visitors.

Union Transportation

International air transportation is available from Newark Liberty International Airport.

Union Higher Education

The local university is Kean University.

High Points

Union strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 15%Union Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Union Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Union Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Union Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Union, NJ

Comparing Union to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens99
Well-Paid Single Women97
Age of the Population96
Racial Diversity89
Well-Paid Single Men85
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty96
People in Middle Class or Better95
Median Family Income86
College Educated Adults65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Short Commute Times47
Working at Home44
Walking and Biking to Work35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Affordability of Rents35
Housing Recently Built23
Affordability of Property Taxes15

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime73
Low Violent Crime52

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