Cost of Living in Union County, PA

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

Median Income

$64,914

Median Rent

$899/mo

Median Home

$210,300

Affordability

402

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$1,063
Property Tax$214
Insurance$70

Total Monthly$1,347
% of Income24.9%

Renting

Median Rent$899
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$924
% of Income16.6%

Living in Union County, Pennsylvania

Union County has a median household income of $64,914 with housing costs that represent 24.9% of income for owners and 16.6% 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.