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Union City, New Jersey

Introduction to Union City, New Jersey

Union City, New Jersey, in Hudson county, is 3 miles NW of New York, New York. It's one of the most densely populated cities in the country. A large number of middle class New York City residents have relocated to Union City along with immigrants from the Dominican Republic and from Central and South America. The city has a very large Hispanic population.

The eastern portion of the city offers excellent views of the New York City skyline. The municipality is recognized as an Urban Enterprise Zone. Bergenline Avenue is a major retail location. Residents can easily go to New York City to enjoy a variety of activities and watch professional sports events. The city was incorporated in 1925 by combining West Hoboken and Union Hill.

Union City History

The Lenape Indians were the original inhabitants. The Germans established settlements in 1851. The city was home to prominent lace making companies. Union City and West New York were well known for embroidery. The Union City Seal includes the embroidery industry's trademark. At the turn of the 20th century a vast number of Irish and Italian immigrants arrived.

Jobs in the embroidery industry attracted large number of people from Cuba, Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Near East. A vast number of Cuban refugees, escaping the regime of Fidel Castro relocated to Union City. In the past, it had the second largest Cuban population in the country after Miami. It had the nickname "Havana on the Hudson." Immigrants are now attracted to the municipality due to it being less expensive than Manhattan.

Union City Attractions

  • St. Michael's Monastery Church.
  • Park Performing Arts Center.
  • Union City's Multi-Arts Festival.
  • Cuban Day Parade.
  • Celia Cruz Park.
  • Old City Hall.

Union City Transportation

The city is served by the nearby Newark Liberty International Airport. New York City is just two miles away by utilizing the Lincoln Tunnel. The New Jersey Turnpike is nearby. The Hudson-Bergen Light Rail provides services. NJ Transit offers bus transportation.

High Points

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

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

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 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity910
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Senior Citizens42
Age of the Population31
Female Share of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty21
College Educated Adults22
People in Middle Class or Better11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times25
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents59
People Living Alone45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Housing Recently Built12
Affordability of Property Taxes13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime84
Low Violent Crime42

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