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Union City.
About
Life in Union City
The median commute is about 28.6 minutes, so you're looking at typical suburban drive times; public transit options should be part of your planning before moving. Housing costs are moderate for the Atlanta area, with median home values around $245,600 and rentals averaging $1,213 monthly, though that's risen significantly and will continue climbing. Georgia summers are hot and humid, and the area gets substantial rain, so outdoor recreation and weekend life tend toward air-conditioned indoor activities as much as parks.
Union City at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.2%
Foreign-Born
5.2%
Broadband Internet
90.9%
of households
Population Growth
+11.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Union City: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Union City, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (25.5%), and 8.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.7%
of residents
65 and Older
10.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
39.6%
of households
Married Couples
21.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.47
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for GA
Rent, home values, and income in Union City
In Union City, home values are 19% below the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
54.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,996
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
40.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2002
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $230,898 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.5 pts above GA average
Unemployment in Union City and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Union City is 1.5 percentage points higher than the GA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Union City Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area
Commute29.1 min avg
How Union City residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Union City, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 52% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 mi
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Major hub51.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 123% above national average
Crime rates for 2018
Older dataThe latest complete year reported to the FBI is 2018. It's compared with the national rate for 2018.
Violent crime in Union City runs 123% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
859.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (385 national, 2018)
Property Crime Rate
8,102.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (2,207 national, 2018)
Union City Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Fulton County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Fulton County, which includes Union City, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $33,000 |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30,000 |
| 2023 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $556,000 |
| 2022 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $87,000 |
| 2021 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $482,000 |
| 2020 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $387,000 |
| 2019 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $219,500 |
| 2018 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.4M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Fulton County, county-wide
Union City is about 3% of Fulton County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality49 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Fulton County, which includes Union City, is typically good — 198 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
49
Good Days
198
per year
Moderate Days
163
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Fulton County, county-wide
Union City is about 3% of Fulton County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate89°F summers, 38°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Union City has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and mild winters (avg low 38°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
74°/53°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/71°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
74°/55°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
56°/38°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
53.9"
Annual Snowfall
2.2"
Hot Days/Year
47
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
36
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
116
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 36°F | 4.59" |
| Feb | 58°F | 39°F | 4.55" |
| Mar | 66°F | 45°F | 4.68" |
| Apr | 74°F | 53°F | 3.81" |
| May | 81°F | 61°F | 3.56" |
| Jun | 87°F | 69°F | 4.54" |
| Jul | 90°F | 72°F | 4.75" |
| Aug | 89°F | 71°F | 4.30" |
| Sep | 84°F | 66°F | 3.82" |
| Oct | 74°F | 55°F | 3.28" |
| Nov | 64°F | 44°F | 3.98" |
| Dec | 56°F | 38°F | 4.57" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Union City
Uninsured
18.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Union City's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
So Crescent Beh Hlth Sys - Anchor Hospital Campus
Psychiatric · 6.4 mi away · College Park
Riverwoods Behavioral Health System
Psychiatric · 9.6 mi away · Riverdale
Southern Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.9 mi away · Riverdale
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Union City
Union City's student/teacher ratio is 14.7:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 29.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
29.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Union City (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 26,623 students · in-state tuition $8,664 · 56% graduate · median earnings $51,903 (10 yrs after entry)
Georgia State University-Perimeter College
14.9 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 13,693 students · in-state tuition $3,200 · 24% graduate · median earnings $51,903 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,603 students · in-state tuition $30,270 · 45% graduate · median earnings $46,867 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,414 students · in-state tuition $32,470 · 76% graduate · median earnings $65,773 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,844 students · in-state tuition $34,030 · 57% graduate · median earnings $62,169 (10 yrs after entry)
Atlanta Metropolitan State College
12.1 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 1,228 students · in-state tuition $3,296 · 17% graduate · median earnings $37,585 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, 16 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Union City
Union City has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park (16 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
16 mi awayKennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
25 mi awayChattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
32 mi awayOcmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
76 mi awayFreedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
77 mi awayHorseshoe Bend National Military Park
National Military Park
80 mi awayLittle River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
83 mi awayAndersonville National Historic Site
National Historic Site
100 mi awayCities Near Union City
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Union City?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Union City FAQ
Is Union City, Georgia affordable?⌄
Union City's median rent is $1,330/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $49,549/year. Median home value is $245,600.
Is Union City, Georgia safe?⌄
Union City's violent crime rate was 859 per 100,000 residents in 2018, which is significantly above the national average of 385/100k that year. Property crime rate is 8103 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Union City, Georgia?⌄
Union City has an unemployment rate of 4.9%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Union City, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Union City is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,330/month and median household income is $49,549/year. The median home value is $245,600. About 54% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Union City, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Union City is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from