Apartments for rent in Union City, CA

A town located in California, Union City has approximately 74,000 residents. The city's population, at an average age of just over 39, is a bit older compared to other cities in the state, which has an average age of 37. Only 34% of residents rent in Union City, as most own their homes. Relatively high rent costs could be a factor, as the average rent of $1,772 a month is higher than the state average.

Union City residents have an average commute of about 37 minutes, longer than the state average of about 32 minutes. Driving is the typical way to get to work, opted for by 28% of workers, while public transit isn't extensively used. A small percentage of residents commute to work on foot.

Compared to the national average (21%), Union City has a relatively high percentage of residents over the age of 25 who have a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree (26%). Many Union City residents work in one of four industries: healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and scientific. Combined, these industries account for 28% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the city's workers are in sales, making it the top field in the city. Union City workers earn an average annual income of around $109,000, around $24,000 more than the average California resident. Union City's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345.