Living in Union City, GA

Explore Union City and see how it fits the life you want to build.

27,728 Population Fulton County County City Place Type Georgia State
Overall Match6.5 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Union City at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population27,728
Median Household Income$49,549
Median Home Value$245,600
Median Gross Rent$1,330
Median Age32.4
Average Household Size2.5
Unemployment5.8%
Work From Home13.9%
Homeownership40.4%
Housing Vacancy6.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Union City is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Union City Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Union City and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value2.9 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment3.5 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability2.9 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.4 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength3.6 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Union City

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$245,600
Median Gross Rent$1,330
Homeownership40.4%
Housing Vacancy6.5%
Housing Value5.8/10
Housing Stability5.8/10

Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Union City, GA

Median Household Income$49,549
Unemployment5.8%
Work From Home13.9%
Employment7.0/10
Remote Work Friendly6.8/10
Income Strength7.2/10

The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Union City and how households are structured

Population27,728
Median Age32.4
Average Household Size2.5

Union City is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Union City

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Union City point to hot summers, cool winters, substantial annual rainfall and occasional snowfall.

Average Summer High90.1°F
Average Winter Low35.6°F
Annual Rainfall53.9 in.
Annual Snowfall2.2 in.

Seasonal Life in Union City

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.

Fall

Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.

Winter

Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Union City is located in Fulton County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Fulton County.

County Intelligence

Union City & Fulton County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Union City is located in Fulton County, Georgia.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Union City.

Current NarrowTheList data for Union City shows a population of about 27,728. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Fulton County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Union City.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.