Union County, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
572,549 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
38.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$100,117 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$488,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,429 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,487 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New Jersey
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New Jersey
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 6 30
Feb 3 8 33
Mar 4 4 40
Apr 4 1 51
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 4 0 55
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 4 4 35

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 62% of residents leaning left and 34% leaning right.

Liberal (63%) (35%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 31%
Hillary Clinton 67%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 10, NJ State Senate District 22, NJ Assembly District 22, NJ
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Schools

St Michael School
<1 miles, SE
Cranford High School
<1 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Brookside Place School
<1 miles, NW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Union County College
<1 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Overlook Medical Center
4 miles, N • 4.1 star
Trinitas Regional Medical Center
5 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Airports

Laguardia Airport
24 miles, E • 4.6 star
John F Kennedy International Airport
28 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Trenton Mercer Airport
38 miles, W • 1.4 star
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