Housing & Real Estate — Union City, New Jersey
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 27,442 |
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| Occupied | 25,782 |
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| Vacant | 1,660 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 5,271 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 20,511 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $471,600 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$536,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,489/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $10,001/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | very expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 27.8% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 45.9% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 1,551 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 2,023 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 1,905 |
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| Built before 1960 | 13,471 |
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| Median Year Built | 1957 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
