Here's what it costs to live in Union City, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $2,713 per month, while the typical home is valued around $1,058,200. Households earn a median of $137,194 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$137,194
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$2,713
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$1,058,200
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
13.30%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
7.25%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
68,141
Latest estimate
Median Age
42.1 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Union City?
The cost of living index for Union City is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Union City?
The median gross rent in Union City is $2,713 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Union City?
The median household income in Union City is $137,194 per year.
What is the median home value in Union City?
The median home value in Union City is $1,058,200 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Union City?
Air quality data for Union City is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Union City?
California has a top state income tax rate of 13.30% and a statewide sales tax of 7.25% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology