Union City, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
68,141 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
79.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
45.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$137,194 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
36 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,058,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$961 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,508 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Alameda County
6
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont Metro Area
5
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Alameda County
7
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont Metro Area
7
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 49
Feb 4 0 52
Mar 3 0 55
Apr 1 0 57
May 1 0 61
Jun 0 0 64
Jul 0 0 66
Aug 0 0 66
Sep 0 0 66
Oct 1 0 62
Nov 2 0 55
Dec 4 0 50

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 78% of residents leaning left and 17% leaning right.

Liberal (79%) (17%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 13%
Hillary Clinton 82%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 14, CA State Senate District 10, CA Assembly District 20, CA
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Schools

Guy Jr Emanuele Elementary
<1 miles, S • 2.8 star
Decoto School for Independent Study
<1 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Searles Elementary
<1 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Chabot College
6 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Unitek College
7 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Washington Hospital
4 miles, S • 3.2 star
St Rose Hospital
4 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Airports

San Francisco International Airport
20 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
47 miles, E • 1 star
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