Cost of Living in Union County, NC

What does it cost to live in Union County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$95,533

Median Rent

$1,274/mo

Median Home

$336,600

Affordability

399

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$1,702
Property Tax$182
Insurance$112

Total Monthly$1,996
% of Income25.1%

Renting

Median Rent$1,274
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$1,299
% of Income16%

Living in Union County, North Carolina

Union County has a median household income of $95,533 with housing costs that represent 25.1% of income for owners and 16% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.