Union City, NJ

Union City, New Jersey

Union City, New Jersey, in Hudson county, is 3 miles NW of New York, New York. The city is included in the Jersey City metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 67,088 people lived in Union City.

The People and Families of Union City

In Union City, about 39% of adults are married. Large families and residences are common here.

Approximately 42% of Union City is non-white. A diverse population is one of the features of Union City.

The city is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Union City had a median family income of $32,246.

Political Inclinations

Union City residents donated more money ($14,750) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.

Union City Housing

An estimated 18% of living spaces in Union City are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Living alone is quite feasible in Union City, with the choice of small rental properties there. In general, the city offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Union City, 52% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Union City is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). Public transportation is used by many people in the city.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 10%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 10%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Union City, NJ

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Union City Almanac

Union City Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Union City Public Libraries

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Union City Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Union City residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Union City, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Union City High Schools (2004)

EMERSON HIGH
318 18TH ST
201-348-5901
A Title I school.
Serves 1,507 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

UNION HILL HIGH
3808 HUDSON AVE
201-348-5936
A Title I school.
Serves 1,409 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Union City Colleges

(List of All New Jersey Colleges)

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