Living in Union City (New Jersey)
Union City (New Jersey) is a large place in New Jersey, United States, home to 69,156 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are digital natives (top 3%, #104 of 4,750), car-free households (top 3%, #87 of 3,933), city lovers (top 3%, #110 of 4,114).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Union City (New Jersey)
- It is right on the coast of the North Atlantic Ocean.
- It is part of Greater New York, 5 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 15 min and sets around 22:32; in late June it sets around 2:31.
How Union City (New Jersey) 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 New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 41 | #8,110 of 11,898 | #442 of 542 | Map |
| Low-income household | 26 | #7,708 of 9,771 | #328 of 426 | Map |
| Low-income family | 33 | #6,410 of 8,006 | #358 of 422 | Map |
| Single parent | 41 | #4,603 of 6,237 | #268 of 334 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 58 | #5,529 of 9,474 | #404 of 477 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 61 | #4,273 of 9,474 | #332 of 477 | Map |
| Early retiree | 61 | #4,234 of 10,762 | #361 of 449 | Map |
| Single professional | 73 | #218 of 4,537 | #23 of 276 | Map |
| Young professional | 76 | #172 of 4,444 | #15 of 273 | Map |
| DINKS | 80 | #154 of 3,053 | #23 of 176 | Map |
| Remote worker | 56 | #4,406 of 7,271 | #263 of 335 | Map |
| Commuter | 74 | #866 of 6,227 | #51 of 349 | Map |
| Car-free household | 82 | #87 of 3,933 | #7 of 248 | Map |
| Student | 78 | #206 of 2,119 | #6 of 121 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 36 | #5,425 of 8,006 | #312 of 422 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 21 | #10,742 of 12,111 | #443 of 482 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 77 | #110 of 4,114 | #9 of 255 | Map |
| Expat professional | 72 | #1,076 of 7,271 | #117 of 335 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 59 | #4,429 of 9,474 | #368 of 477 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 23 | #16,451 of 18,063 | #476 of 562 | 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 | 28 | #6,570 of 16,523 | #269 of 547 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 6 | #17,462 of 18,063 | #525 of 562 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 65 | #3,334 of 16,523 | #328 of 547 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 74 | #1,444 of 21,167 | #126 of 583 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 48 | #11,510 of 12,111 | #452 of 482 | Map |
| Coastal living | 68 | #2,482 of 6,413 | #196 of 437 | Map |
| Business owner | 72 | #1,577 of 12,111 | #160 of 482 | Map |
| Digital native | 71 | #104 of 4,750 | #3 of 282 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Weehawken 1 km
- West New York 1 km
- Guttenberg (New Jersey) 2 km
- North Bergen 3 km
- Secaucus 3 km
- Hoboken (New Jersey) 4 km
- Upper West Side 4 km
- Fairview (New Jersey, 14,451 residents) 4 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.