About Union County

Union is a county in the Charlotte Metropolitan area. It has a population of 256,452 and a population density of 373, which is 75% above the national average. It has a median age of 40, which is 2 years above the Charlotte Metro median age and 1 year above the national average.


Union County has a median home value of $426,534, which is 12% above the Metro average.The average rent of $2,020 is 13% above the metro average rent and 3% below the national average rent The average household income in Union County is $98,215 , which is 17% above the Metro average household income and 21% above the national average of household income.

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$426,534Median Home Value
$374,437 Charlotte Metro Area
$2,020Median Rent
$1,765 Charlotte Metro Area
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Union County's population is made up of 61% married, 28% single, 7% divorced and 4% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 34%, while Gen Z have the second largest segment at 29%. Homeowners make up 81% of the population in Union County.

256,452Population
2,805,115 Charlotte Metro Area
373Population Density
  • 50% Male
  • 50% Female
40 Median Age
38 Charlotte Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Union County is $45,521. The Median Household Income is $98,215

$45,521Income Per Capita
$45,768 Charlotte Metro Area
$98,215Median Household Income
$81,262 Charlotte Metro Area
9% Poverty Rate
11% Charlotte Metro Area
3% Unemployment Rate
4% Charlotte Metro Area
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Amenities in Union County
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$426,534Median Home Value
$374,437 Charlotte Metro Area
$2,020Median Rent
$1,765 Charlotte Metro Area
2Average Household Size
3 Charlotte Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
19%
Home Owners
81%
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315
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
717
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

Lanes Creek Township crime index is 60 which is lower than the national average.

60
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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