Living in Union City (California)
Union City (California) is a large place in California, United States, home to 74,494 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are city lovers (top 6%, #243 of 4,114), young professionals (top 8%, #319 of 4,444), car-free households (top 9%, #334 of 3,933).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Union City (California)
- The San Francisco Bay is 10 km away.
- It is part of Greater Oakland, 26 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 34 min and sets around 1:53; in late June it sets around 5:33.
How Union City (California) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In California | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 46 | #6,580 of 11,898 | #214 of 863 | Map |
| Low-income household | 22 | #8,661 of 9,771 | #222 of 775 | Map |
| Low-income family | 33 | #6,349 of 8,006 | #194 of 709 | Map |
| Single parent | 43 | #4,366 of 6,237 | #165 of 612 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 67 | #1,987 of 9,474 | #218 of 760 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 63 | #3,407 of 9,474 | #273 of 760 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #1,711 of 10,762 | #221 of 811 | Map |
| Single professional | 70 | #396 of 4,537 | #45 of 532 | Map |
| Young professional | 74 | #319 of 4,444 | #45 of 527 | Map |
| DINKS | 78 | #295 of 3,053 | #43 of 420 | Map |
| Remote worker | 55 | #4,612 of 7,271 | #218 of 648 | Map |
| Commuter | 75 | #662 of 6,227 | #83 of 645 | Map |
| Car-free household | 76 | #334 of 3,933 | #67 of 490 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 35 | #5,761 of 8,006 | #148 of 709 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 19 | #11,149 of 12,111 | #311 of 862 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 75 | #243 of 4,114 | #46 of 506 | Map |
| Expat professional | 76 | #637 of 7,271 | #85 of 648 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 71 | #1,584 of 9,474 | #161 of 760 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 12 | #17,750 of 18,063 | #862 of 1060 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 37 | #4,168 of 16,523 | #506 of 1020 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 0 | #17,903 of 18,063 | #920 of 1060 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 73 | #1,159 of 16,523 | #129 of 1020 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 81 | #235 of 21,167 | #42 of 1147 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #3,665 of 12,111 | #115 of 862 | Map |
| Coastal living | 67 | #2,649 of 6,413 | #200 of 490 | Map |
| Business owner | 74 | #1,109 of 12,111 | #123 of 862 | Map |
| Digital native | 65 | #473 of 4,750 | #67 of 551 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Fremont (California) 6 km
- Fairview (California) 9 km
- Hayward (California) 10 km
- Longwood - Winton Grove 11 km
- Cherryland 12 km
- Castro Valley 12 km
- San Lorenzo 13 km
- Ashland (California) 14 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.