About Union County

Union is a county in the Des Moines Metropolitan area. It has a population of 12,107 and a population density of 29, which is 69% below the national average. It has a median age of 40, which is 4 years above the Des Moines Metro median age and 1 year above the national average.


Union County has a median home value of $127,820, which is 55% below the Metro average.The average rent of $990 is 17% below the metro average rent and 53% below the national average rent The average household income in Union County is $56,495 , which is 32% below the Metro average household income and 27% below the national average of household income.

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$127,820Median Home Value
$282,497 Des Moines Metro Area
$990Median Rent
$1,187 Des Moines Metro Area

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Union County's population is made up of 51% married, 28% single, 14% divorced and 7% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 40%, while Gen Z have the second largest segment at 26%. Homeowners make up 75% of the population in Union County.

12,107Population
737,164 Des Moines Metro Area
29Population Density
  • 49% Male
  • 51% Female
40 Median Age
36 Des Moines Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Union County is $30,966. The Median Household Income is $56,495

$30,966Income Per Capita
$44,976 Des Moines Metro Area
$56,495Median Household Income
$82,728 Des Moines Metro Area
12% Poverty Rate
10% Des Moines Metro Area
6% Unemployment Rate
3% Des Moines Metro Area
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Amenities in Union County
Trader Joe’s
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
Distance from Downtown 0.5 Miles
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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See Detailed Amenities Data for Union County
$127,820Median Home Value
$282,497 Des Moines Metro Area
$990Median Rent
$1,187 Des Moines Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Des Moines Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
25%
Home Owners
75%
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Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers:July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters:January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains:Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow:Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

Platte Township crime index is 29 which is lower than the national average.

29
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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