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Union, NJ

Hudson CountyElev. 59 m
Population
66,375
Median home
$446,800
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
10
Sex offenders
3

Overview

About Union

Union is home to roughly 66,375 residents. Union sits in Hudson County. The median age is 37.8 and the median household income is $65,369. Homes carry a median value of $446,800, and about 20% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (81.6%). Around 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 33 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
66,375
Median age
37.8
Median household income
$65,369
Per-capita income
$34,036
Poverty rate
21.3%
High-school grad or higher
77.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
Unemployment
8.5%
Avg. commute
32.9 min
Work from home
7.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White9.9%
Hispanic or Latino81.6%
Black3.1%
Asian3.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts29.1%
Service21.9%
Production, transportation & material moving20.5%
Sales & office18.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$446,800
Median gross rent
$1,489/mo
Owner-occupied
20.4%
Median year built
1958
Households
25,782
Avg. household size
2.56

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Union has 10 public schools — 6 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading60%
Math42%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Union High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Burnet Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 5–8
Jefferson ElementaryMiddleGrades 5–5
Kawameeh Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 5–8
Battle Hill ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–4
Connecticut Farms ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Franklin ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–4
Hannah Caldwell ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–4
Livingston ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–4
Washington ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–4

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

Violent and property crime rates for Union vs New Jersey and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Union.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Hudson County
Coastal floodingVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Union is in Hudson County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Union sits in Hudson County. Elevation ~59 m.

Map of Union
Union, NJ
Where Union is
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Historic places

3 on the National Register of Historic Places.

First Presbyterian Congregation of Connecticut FarmsTownley, James, HouseCaldwell Parsonage
Notable people from Union
Bobby CannavaleAJ LeeNikos GalisDarren YoungFrank HauboldRob MenendezHank FinkelWalter WalshNick PiantanidaDennis Locorriere
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Nearby cities
Hoboken (2 mi)West New York (2 mi)Jersey (4 mi)Cliffside Park (4 mi)Kearny (5 mi)Fort Lee (7 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Union, NJ (3)

Public sex-offender registry records for Union, New Jersey.

Juan C Corredor, 44
Union · 07083
AKA Juan Carlos Rivera, Juan Carlos Corredor Rivera
Juan Carlos Corredor Rivera, 44
Union · Union County · 07083
AKA Juan Corredor Rivera, Juan Carlos Corredor-Rivera
James Smith
Union · 07083

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Union — frequently asked

What is the population of Union, New Jersey?
Union has a population of about 66,375, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Union?
The median home value in Union is $446,800, and the median gross rent is $1,489/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Union face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Hudson County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including coastal flooding, cold wave, heat wave.
How many schools are in Union?
Union has 10 public schools (6 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Union?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Union. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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