Lifestyle

In Union County, PA, we care deeply about our quality of life. Our lush forests and rich farmland. Our vibrant downtown areas. Our quaint historic communities and modern developments. The top-notch education of our children and the continuing education of our workforce. And, of course, our many sources of outdoor recreation.

Housing

A diverse population with varying household incomes has different housing needs. From rental opportunities to custom built homes, Union County has affordable housing to suit any living situation. And with available land, you can build to suit.

14,916

TOTAL Households

10,118

FAMILY Households

17,084

TOTAL Housing Units

2.38

AVERAGE SIZE Household

$49,803

MEDIAN INCOME Households

$160,200

MEDIAN VALUE Household

Quality of Life

No matter if you prefer a rural lifestyle surrounded by nature or desire urban amenities like museums, coffee shops, and shopping; Union County provides a quality of life that covers the spectrum. An affordable cost of living, low violent crime rate, outdoor recreation, urban comforts, and so much more.

2

NATIONAL HISTORIC DISTRICTS

110

SQ. MILES of Outdoor Rec Areas

175

MILES OF TRAILS

60,864

FARMLAND ACRES

0.55

VIOLENT CRIME RATE per 1,000 residents

92

COST OF LIVING Index

Cost of Living

Union County’s cost of living is very affordable. The composite Cost of Living Index is 92 (national average =100) according to Sperling Best Places. Shown below is a comparison of Union County against the National Average and other regions.

92

UNION COUNTY

99.5

PHILADELPHIA

180

NEW YORK CITY

169.9

BOSTON

97.5

RICHMOND