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Union City, New Jersey by the numbers
FBI figures for 2025 show 2.5 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Union City, 28% higher than the rate across New Jersey (1.9). The median household income is $64,310 and the median home value is $471,600. About 66,463 people live in Union City.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Union City?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Union City at 2.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (165 in all). For comparison, that is 28% higher than the New Jersey rate (1.9) and 24% lower than the national rate (3.3). Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 933 (14.0 per 1,000 residents). Violent crimes fell 10% between 2021 and 2025 (183 to 165).
| Offense (2025) | Union City count | Per 1,000 | New Jersey per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 165 | 2.5 | 1.9 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.00 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 6 | 0.09 | 0.16 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 41 | 0.62 | 0.37 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 118 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 933 | 14.0 | 12.5 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 42 | 0.63 | 1.2 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 821 | 12.3 | 9.9 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 70 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Union City changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 183 | 866 | 0 |
| 2022 | 212 | 1,101 | 1 |
| 2023 | 202 | 1,083 | 1 |
| 2024 | 152 | 700 | 1 |
| 2025 | 165 | 933 | 0 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Union City Police Department's own reports.
How does Union City compare with New Jersey?
The median household income in Union City is $64,310, 38% lower than the New Jersey median ($103,556). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $471,600, and half of renters pay more than $1,537 a month. About 66,463 people live on 1 square miles of land, roughly 51,642 per square mile. The city lies in Hudson County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Union City | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 66,463 | 9,343,809 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $64,310 | $103,556 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $471,600 | $454,400 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,537 | $1,720 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 9.4% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 23.1% | 9.7% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 28.3% | 43.6% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 19.1% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 37.4 | 40.1 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Union City?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Hudson County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here are coastal flooding (Very High), tornadoes (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Union City?
No highway work zones were listed in Union City city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Union City?
Inside the city limits there are 14 public schools (2024-25) and 3 private schools (2023-24). 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: Park Service units in the area: African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument, Federal Hall National Memorial, Gateway National Recreation Area and General Grant National Memorial. 11 state parks or recreation areas: Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park, FDR Four Freedoms State Park, Gantry Plaza State Park, Hudson River Park and Liberty State Park and 6 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Union City
Gun shops
No gun shops or licensed gun dealers are on the map inside the Union City city limits.
Liquor stores
16 liquor stores are on the map inside the Union City city limits: Bergenline Wine and Liquors (Union City), Cattani Wines & Liquors, Crown Liquors, Downtown Liquor Inc (Union City), Good Time Liquors, Hudson Buy Rite (Union City), International Discount Liquors (Union City), Kraemer's Liquor Store (Union City) and 8 more. New Jersey has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Union City city limits on the map.
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Union City?
In 2025, Union City had 2.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (165 reported), 28% higher than the New Jersey rate (1.9). The property-crime rate was 14.0 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Union City?
$64,310 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $103,556 for New Jersey.
How much do homes cost in Union City?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $471,600 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $454,400 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Union City?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Hudson County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here are coastal flooding (Very High), tornadoes (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Hoboken, NJ (2 mi) · West New York, NJ (2 mi) · Jersey City, NJ (4 mi) · Newark, NJ (8 mi) · Passaic, NJ (8 mi) · Bayonne, NJ (8 mi)
More: New Jersey statewide numbers · county page: Hudson County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Union City city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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