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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.
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.
In 2000, Union City had a median family income of $32,246.
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.
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.
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.
Union City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| 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% | ![]() |
Comparing Union City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
Ratings range from
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| Male Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Senior Citizens | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
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| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
| Median Family Income | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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