Living in Union (New Jersey)
Union (New Jersey) is a large place in New Jersey, United States, home to 56,771 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are city lovers (top 4%, #157 of 4,114), digital natives (top 4%, #185 of 4,750), young professionals (top 4%, #177 of 4,444).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Union (New Jersey)
- The North Atlantic Ocean is 8 km away.
- It is part of Greater Newark, 8 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 15 min and sets around 22:33; in late June it sets around 2:32.
How Union (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 | 47 | #6,287 of 11,898 | #376 of 542 | Map |
| Low-income household | 33 | #6,258 of 9,771 | #165 of 426 | Map |
| Low-income family | 43 | #4,474 of 8,006 | #282 of 422 | Map |
| Single parent | 50 | #2,993 of 6,237 | #212 of 334 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 58 | #5,429 of 9,474 | #395 of 477 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 59 | #4,679 of 9,474 | #361 of 477 | Map |
| Early retiree | 60 | #5,114 of 10,762 | #389 of 449 | Map |
| Single professional | 73 | #201 of 4,537 | #18 of 276 | Map |
| Young professional | 76 | #177 of 4,444 | #19 of 273 | Map |
| DINKS | 80 | #184 of 3,053 | #27 of 176 | Map |
| Remote worker | 55 | #4,537 of 7,271 | #273 of 335 | Map |
| Commuter | 77 | #377 of 6,227 | #14 of 349 | Map |
| Car-free household | 79 | #162 of 3,933 | #13 of 248 | Map |
| Student | 76 | #372 of 2,119 | #13 of 121 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 43 | #3,888 of 8,006 | #214 of 422 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 29 | #9,126 of 12,111 | #263 of 482 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 76 | #157 of 4,114 | #17 of 255 | Map |
| Expat professional | 76 | #613 of 7,271 | #69 of 335 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 66 | #2,616 of 9,474 | #241 of 477 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 14 | #17,589 of 18,063 | #553 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 | 27 | #6,843 of 16,523 | #292 of 547 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 4 | #17,621 of 18,063 | #547 of 562 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 67 | #2,608 of 16,523 | #288 of 547 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 81 | #282 of 21,167 | #17 of 583 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 65 | #4,347 of 12,111 | #267 of 482 | Map |
| Coastal living | 67 | #2,833 of 6,413 | #233 of 437 | Map |
| Business owner | 76 | #856 of 12,111 | #79 of 482 | Map |
| Digital native | 68 | #185 of 4,750 | #10 of 282 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Hillside (New Jersey) 3 km
- Kenilworth (New Jersey) 3 km
- Roselle Park 4 km
- Maplewood (New Jersey) 4 km
- Irvington (New Jersey) 5 km
- Millburn 5 km
- Springfield (New Jersey) 5 km
- Roselle (New Jersey) 5 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.