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Union City is an extremely alluring city with a wide array of apartment living options - there are a lot of family friendly apartments available for rent both south of city center and in many other enticing neighborhoods as well. Need a certain amenity like a spa and/or sauna or a linen apartment? Use our search filters to find that perfect place in Union City.
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Household Income
Household Income City State City Compared to State Less than $10,000 4.1% 8.4% -4.3% $10,000 to $14,999 3.2% 5.6% -2.4% $15,000 to $19,999 2.5% 5.6% -3.1% $20,000 to $24,999 3.2% 5.8% -2.6% $25,000 to $29,999 2.6% 5.7% -3.1% $30,000 to $34,999 3.7% 5.7% -2.0% $35,000 to $39,999 3.8% 5.4% -1.6% $40,000 to $44,999 3.2% 5.2% -2.0% $45,000 to $49,999 3.2% 4.6% -1.4% $50,000 to $59,999 9.0% 8.6% +0.4% $60,000 to $74,999 13.8% 10.6% +3.2% $75,000 to $99,999 19.3% 11.5% +7.8% $100,000 to $124,999 12.0% 6.8% +5.2% $125,000 to $149,999 7.0% 3.6% +3.4% $150,000 to $199,999 6.4% 3.3% +3.1% $200,000 or more 3.0% 3.6% -0.6% -
Cost of Living
Share of Household Income Spent on Rent City State City Compared to State Less than 10.0% 4.5% 4.8% -0.3% 10.0% to 14.9% 10.9% 9.8% +1.1% 15.0% to 19.9% 18.1% 13.6% +4.5% 20.0% to 24.9% 14.2% 13.1% +1.1% 25.0% to 29.9% 10.3% 11.0% -0.7% 30.0% to 34.9% 9.7% 8.2% +1.5% 35.0% to 39.9% 6.1% 5.9% +0.2% 40.0% to 49.9% 6.6% 8.0% -1.4% 50.0% or more 16.3% 20.2% -3.9% Not computed 3.2% 5.4% -2.2% -
Age Demographic of Renters
Age Demographic of Renters City State City Compared to State 15 to 24 years 5.4% 9.6% -4.2% 25 to 34 years 29.7% 29.3% +0.4% 35 to 44 years 27.9% 25.8% +2.1% 45 to 54 years 18.7% 16.5% +2.2% 55 to 64 years 8.2% 8.0% +0.2% 65 to 74 years 5.4% 5.3% +0.1% 75 to 84 years 3.9% 4.0% -0.1% 85 years and over 0.9% 1.6% -0.7% -
Travel Time to Work
Travel Time to Work City State City Compared to State Less than 30 minutes 21.5% 30.9% -9.4% 30 to 44 minutes 26.8% 24.5% +2.3% 45 to 59 minutes 20.2% 13.8% +6.4% 60 or more minutes 31.5% 30.8% +0.7%
Source: 2000 Census
A Family Oriented Town
A Great Place to Live- With a strong economy, ethnically diverse population, and great, central location, Union City asserts a top-notch quality of life. The region's New Haven Unified School District is highly regarded as one of the best in the area. A variety of housing options are available, with both upscale and more affordable homes sprinkled throughout the city's charming neighborhoods.
The city also boasts a low crime rate and an array of public facilities including city parks, athletic fields, community centers, and recreational programs for residents of all ages. The central location between San Francisco and San Jose affords Union City residents a wealth of career, as well as leisure and entertainment, opportunities.
Union City Activities
Get to know your neighbors. Union City is home to a wide assortment of community centers, popular with local residents of all ages. The Union City Sports Center offers members a state-of-the-art fitness center with aerobics room and gymnasium, as well as personal training, health and nutrition classes, and childcare services.
The Dan Oden Swim Center offers private and group classes, plus summer programs like water polo, scuba diving, and junior lifeguard certification. Some other community facilities include the Ralph and Mary Ruggieri Senior Center, with a dining room and assembly hall that seats 200, and the Holly Teen Center, with a basketball court, pool table, ping-pong table, and more activities for the town's 10-17 year olds.
Average Apartment Rent in Union City, California
| # Bedrooms | Jan | Dec | Nov | 3 Month % change |
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| Studio | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| 1 Bed | $1,534 | $1,322 | $1,276 | 20.2% |
| 2 Bed | N/A | $1,601 | $1,584 | 0% |
| 3 Bed | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
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Apartments in Union City have competitive rents so be sure to use our apartment finder to get the best deal. In November the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Union City apartment cost $1,276. If you need a roommate, try finding a 2 bedroom apartment rental. An average 2 bedroom Union City apartment was $1,584 in November. Start your apartment search by checking out some of the Union City rentals listed below.Popular Union City Apartments Searches
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What's the weather like in Union City?
The weather is Union City is fairly mild year-round. Summers bring average temperatures in the 60's and highs in the 70's, while winters bring cooler temperatures, with averages in the 50's and lows dipping into the 40's. Annual rainfall is about 15", much lower than the national average. With such low rainfall and comfortable temperatures year-round, Union City residents can take full advantage of the hiking, fishing, and horseback riding at the beautiful nearby Garin Regional Park.
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I've got dogs. What are the best places in Union City for being outdoors with pets?
Drigon Dog Park, located on Mission Boulevard and 7th Street, is Union City's premier dog park with well-kept grass, plenty of parking, and loads of amenities for the local pups. Drigon features three separate fenced-in areas: 1 for small dogs, 1 for large dogs, and 1 private area, as well as an agility course, and an assortment of doggie toys. The owners are friendly and the dogs love to socialize with each other here. Drigon also offers conveniences such as benches and shaded areas, waste bags and receptacles, restrooms for the human patrons, and water fountains for both the two- and four-legged visitors. The park is open from Tuesday through Sunday from 6am until 10pm, and closed on Mondays.
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Is Union City a town where I'll need a car to get around?
Probably not. Union City is served by several transit systems. AC Transit, the Dumbarton Express, and the city's own Union City Transit run bus lines through the city. BART has a station near the Decoto district and functions as intercity transportation to cities like Fremont, Hayward, San Leandro, Oakland, and San Francisco. Cycling and walking are also popular ways to get around the city.
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I'm relocating. What's the weather like in Union City?
Union City features mild temperatures year-round with relatively few changes between seasons. Summer temperatures tend to be in the 60s and winter temperatures tend to be in the 50s. The average high temperature in August, the warmest month of the year, is 79 degrees Fahrenheit, while the average low temperature in December, the coldest month of the year, is 42 degrees Fahrenheit. On average Union City receives 15 inches of rain annually. Rainfall is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, although January tends to be the wettest month.

