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Union, OH


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Union, Ohio

Union, Ohio is 11 miles NW of Dayton, Ohio (center to center) and 51 miles N of Cincinnati, Ohio. It is in Montgomery county. The city is part of the Dayton - Springfield metro area. The population of Union is 5,574.

The People and Families of Union

In Union, about 64% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Union had a median family income of $55,139. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of Union. There aren't a lot of poor people in the city.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from Union.

Union Housing

Of the housing in Union, approximately 86% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Union than most places in Ohio.

Commuting

In Union, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Union Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Union, OH

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Well-Paid Single Women67
Male Share of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Men67
Female Share of the Population55
Age of the Population33
Racial Diversity26
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better89
Median Family Income78
College Educated Adults36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use67
Short Commute Times54
Working at Home46
Walking and Biking to Work35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built810
Affordability of Property Taxes52
Affordability of Rents42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12

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