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Union County, NJ

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Area Highlights

Union County, NJ residents have a median age of 39.4 years old, with employment highest in the administrative support and sales industries.

567,212 Population

203,186 Households

$90,878 /yr
Median Household Income

$645,000
Median Home Sale Price

29m Median Commute Time

Most people in this area drive to work.

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Median Age

Median age is the age that divides a population into two numerically equally sized groups; that is, half the people are younger than this age and half are older. It is a single index that summarizes the age distribution of a population.

LEGEND

  • 61+ years old
  • 51 to 60 years old
  • 41 to 50 years old
  • 31 to 40 years old
  • 21 to 30 years old
  • 11 to 20 years old
  • 0 to 10 years old

Median Home Price

The median sale price measures the “middle” price of homes that sold, meaning that half of the homes sold for a higher price and half sold for less.

LEGEND

  • $2,000,000+
  • $1,000,000 to $2,000,000
  • $800,000 to $1,000,000
  • $600,000 to $800,000
  • $400,000 to $600,000
  • $200,000 to $400,000
  • $0 to $200,000

Median Household Income

The median household income is the income amount that divides a population into two equal groups, half having a household income above that amount, and half having a household income below that amount.

LEGEND

  • $500,000+ per year
  • $250,000 to $500,000 per year
  • $150,000 to $250,000 per year
  • $100,000 to $150,000 per year
  • $75,000 to $100,000 per year
  • $50,000 to $75,000 per year
  • $0 to $50,000 per year

Family & Education

39.4 Median Age

Average Household Size

2.8
persons per
household

51%

Married Households

Community Population By Education

High School Graduate 27%
Bachelors Degree 23%
Some College 16%
Graduate Degree 15%
Some High School 12%
Associates Degree 6%
Of the total people surveyed, the most prevalent educational attainment level is High School Graduate, representing 27.34% of the population.

Household Family Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)
37.2% of households have children

Economics

$90,878 /yr
Median Household Income
$645,000
Median Sales Price
29 min
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures by category compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Household by Income

Out of the households in this area, the largest income group is Over $200k representing 17.58% of the households.

Transportation to Work

  • Drive 74%
  • Work from Home 10%
  • Public Transit 10%
  • Walk or Bike 6%

Occupancy by Type

Owned 117,527 55%
Rented 85,659 40%
Vacant 9,119 4%

White vs Blue Collar Jobs







White Collar 72%
Blue Collar 28%

Employment

Employees by Industry

Employees by Occupation

Demographics

Community Population By Age

The median age for this area is 39.4 years old. The smallest percentage group is 45-54 years and the largest percentage is the 85+ years age range.

Community Population By Ethnicity

White 40%
Hispanic 35%
Black 20%
Other 19%
Asian 6%
Native American <1%
The most prevalent ethnicity is White at 40%, followed by Hispanic at 35%, Black at 20%, and Other at 19%.

Crime & Pollution

Crime vs National Average

This location’s average annual crime rates compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Pollution vs National Average

This location’s average annual pollution rates compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Weather

85° July
Hottest Average Month
23° January
Coldest Average Month

Severe Weather

This location’s average annual severe weather events compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Average Temperature by Month

Low (°F)
High (°F)
Jan
23°
39°
Feb
24°
41°
Mar
31°
50°
Apr
41°
62°
May
50°
72°
Jun
60°
81°
Jul
65°
85°
Aug
64°
84°
Sep
56°
77°
Oct
45°
66°
Nov
37°
54°
Dec
27°
43°

Average Temperature in Degrees Fahrenheit

Precipitation

Precipitation (inch)

Listings in the Area

$325,000
For sale
2 beds • 1 baths

125 William Street
Roselle, NJ 07203

$365,000
For sale
3 beds • 1 baths

1632 Willever Street
Plainfield, NJ 07063

$445,000
For sale
4 beds • 1 baths

1349-1353 Park Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060

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* Based on a 30-year fixed rate of 4.75% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Interest rates are also subject to credit and property approval based on secondary market guidelines. The rates shown are based on average rates for our best qualified customers. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.

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