Union County

NJ · Pop. 56,311 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Union County is a mixed county in NJ with a population of approximately 56,311.

$/Acre: $13,759

Property Tax: 2.49%

Growing Season: 189 days

Broadband: 73%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 131.6/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.49%

Local Sales Tax1.85%

Combined Sales Tax8.48%

Cost of Living Index124.4

Median Household Income$80,650

Poverty Rate9.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$13,759

Median Home Price$663K

Acres for Sale3384

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season189 days

Annual Rainfall44.4 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,717 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)223 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K179

Property Crime /100K179

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response30 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital44.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage73%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby49%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.4%

Ag EconomyWeak