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Union County
  • County in North Carolina
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Union County

#3 in Best Counties to Buy a House in North Carolina
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Housing
      A minus
    3. Nightlife
      B
    4. Good for Families
      A+
    5. Diversity
      A minus
    6. Jobs
      A
    7. Weather
      B
    8. Cost of Living
      B
    9. Health & Fitness
      A
    10. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    11. Commute
      C
    Union County is located in North Carolina with a population of 235,699. Union County is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. In Union County, most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Union County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Union County are highly rated.
    Population
    235,699
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $279,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,143
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      17%
    • Own
      83%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      116.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      9.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      44.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      409.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,007.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      41.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      25%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      23%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      11%
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    Jobs
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    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $88,465
    National
    $69,021
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