In Union, North Carolina, the median home price is $452,169; median household income is $102,900; the population is 250,958; schools rate 6.8 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 232.3 per 100k; and the average commute is 29.8 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Union at a glance
Population
250,958
Median Household Income
$102,900
Typical Home Value
$452,169
School District Rating
6.8
Violent Crime Rate
232.3
Avg Commute Time
29.8
About Union
Union has a population of 250,958. The median home value is $452,169, 32% above the North Carolina median. Median household income is $102,900 (42% above the North Carolina median). The most populated towns are Sandy Ridge, Vance, and Monroe.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Union
9 towns, by population.
Union at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Union?
- Union has a population of 250,958 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Union?
- The median home value in Union is $452,169. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Union?
- Median household income in Union is $102,900 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Union in?
- Union is in North Carolina.
- How many towns are in Union?
- Union contains 9 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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