County
- Public SchoolsA-
- HousingD-
- NightlifeA+
- Good for FamiliesA
- DiversityA+
- JobsC+
- WeatherC+
- Cost of LivingD+
- Health & FitnessA+
- Outdoor ActivitiesA
- CommuteB-
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$357,300
National
$184,700Median Rent
$1,248
National
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Union County Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
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Working in Union County
Jobs
C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$77,095
National
$55,322Places to Work in Union County
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Union County Reviews
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There's a very big difference between the different towns/cities in Union County. Cities like Elizabeth and Rahway have more diversity, but also frequently face economic and crime struggles. Then there's the wealthy towns such as Westfield/Summit/Berkeley Heights. It's like a completely different area compared to Elizabeth and Rahway. The majority of their population is white and makes $100,000+. I have been lucky enough to explore many of the towns that I was not familiar with growing up in UC, and there's always more to discover.
A beautiful county surrounded by and including great diversity in the various community spaces- homes, work opportunities, access to great hiking trails and parks, public transportation availability, and 20 minutes away from NYC!
My experience in Rahway has been one of the best moves I have ever made! I have seen this town evolve over the past few years and while it continues to grow there are more businesses and family fun things to do. Its very diverse which is much better than the surrounding areas such as Clark and Westfield.