Livability Score

77
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Toscan
Coffee Shop
Green Paradise
Coffee Shop
The Little Grocery
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Steven's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tosti
Coffee Shop
Bwè Kafe
Coffee Shop
Black Rail Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
America's Cup
Coffee Shop
Pierce Cafe
Coffee Shop
Duck Sweet Shop & C-Store
Coffee Shop
Modcup Coffee
Coffee Shop
Kung Fu Tea
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Gateway Cafe
Coffee Shop
Gong Cha
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Busy Bee Organics
Coffee Shop
The Park Cafe
Coffee Shop
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Bluestone Lane
Coffee Shop
Bluestone Lane
Coffee Shop
Empire Coffee & Tea Co.
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) A+
Columbia Park Theaters
Cinema
Firefighters' Memorial Park
Water Park
Bowl Rite
Bowling Alley
Bow Tie Cinemas
Cinema
Unknown Name
Water Park
Hoboken Historical Museum
Museum
Unknown Name
Water Park
JFK Stadium
Stadium
Monroe Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
ShowPlace Theatres
Cinema
Unknown Name
Art Gallery
Fireboat John J. Harvey
Attraction
Lightship Frying Pan
Attraction
Miller Stadium
Stadium
Circle Line
Attraction
USS Intrepid
Attraction
Unknown Name
Stadium
Lucky Strike Social
Bowling Alley
Frank Sinatra's Birthplace
Attraction
Intrepid Museum
Museum
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Pacha NYC
Nightclub
The Shed
Theatre Arts
Gagosian
Museum
Il Bastardo
Nightclub
Food and Drink (19) A+
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Luis
Sweets
Oak Street Liquors and Deli
Deli
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Good Time Liquors
Alcohol
Wines & Spirits
Alcohol
Union Deli & Grocery
Deli
Sonic
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Cuban Spirit Bar & Grill
Bar
White Castle
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Alcohol
Market Deli
Deli
Union City Liquors
Alcohol
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
The Hub Again
Bar
Cattani Wines & Liquors
Alcohol
Carpe Diem
Bar
KFC
Fast Food
Fitness (1) C-
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Fit Foundry
Gym
Bruce D. Walter Recreation Center
Community Centre
Local Barre
Gym
Diamond Gymnastics
Gym
The Max Challenge
Gym
SMT Center
Community Centre
Surya Yoga Academy
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
The Maxx Challenge
Gym
Centre for Social Innovation
Community Centre
Life Time
Gym
Elevate Movement & Wellness
Gym
Align Pilates & Wellness
Gym
Piers 92/94
Community Centre
Project Sculpt
Gym
IMX Pilates & Fitness
Gym
UFC Gym
Gym
Roller Rink Park
Community Centre
Retro Fitness
Gym
Peloton Studio
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
John Lovejoy Elliott Center
Community Centre
MPHC
Gym
Groceries (8) A+
Alexa Mini Market
Grocery Store
Argentina Bakery
Bakery
Fine Fair
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Lasorpresa
Grocery Store
Universal Market
Grocery Store
Food Bazaar
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Salem & Sons
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Fine Fair
Grocery Store
El Carretero Bakery
Bakery
Kings
Grocery Store
Giorgio Pasticceria Italiana
Bakery
C-Town
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Fresh Picked
Grocery Store
BB Gourmet
Grocery Store
Charlie's Grocery Store
Grocery Store
La Fiesta Supermarket
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Acme
Grocery Store
Acme
Grocery Store
Café UniBread
Bakery
Parks (28) A+
Elsworth Park
Park
24th Street Playground
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Webster School Park
Park
Weehawken Reservoir Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Student Sanctuary
Park
Celia Cruz Park
Park
17th St. Playground
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Jaun Pablo Duarte Park
Park
Gregory Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Schuetzen Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
11th Street Play Ground
Park
Garden Park
Park
38th Street Skate Park
Park
Michael A. Leggiero Music Park
Park
Shops (30) A+
2500 Delicatessan
Convenience Store
Union News Mart
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
A&M Rainbow Grocery & Deli
Convenience Store
Unique
Clothing
J.S.H.U Corp.
Convenience Store
Friend's Market
Convenience Store
Old Navy
Clothing
Triple J Grocery
Convenience Store
The Luchy's Style Beauty Salon
Beauty
ABC Super Store
Department Store
Big Lots
Department Store
Giovanny's Hair Salon & Spa
Hairdresser
Boost Mobile
Electronics
The Shops at Lincoln Harbor
Mall
Mr Deli Grocery
Convenience Store
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Value Dollars Store
Discount Store
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Tower Plaza
Mall
Bodega
Convenience Store
Union City Discount
Discount Store
K & S Super Store
Furniture
Cuban TV
Furniture
Unknown Name
Electronics
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 40.2% take public transportation in Union City.
Public Transit Stops (132)
Stops & Stations A+
Bergenline Avenue at 23rd Street
Bus Stop
New York Avenue at 23rd Street
Bus Stop
Bergenline Avenue at 26th Street
Bus Stop
Bergenline at 22nd Street
Bus Stop
New York Avenue at 26th Street
Bus Stop
New York Avenue at 21st Street
Bus Stop
Palisade Avenue at Shippen Street
Bus Stop
Palisade Ave at 26th Street
Bus Stop
Palisade Avenue at Highpoint Avenue/22nd Street
Bus Stop
Palisade Avenue at Highpoint Avenue/22nd Street
Bus Stop
Bergenline Avenue at 20th Street
Bus Stop
Bergenline Avenue at 29th Street
Bus Stop
Palisade Avenue at 28th Street
Bus Stop
Summit Avenut at 24th Street
Bus Stop
Summit Avenue at 23rd Street
Bus Stop
New York Ave at 19th Street
Bus Stop
Summit Avenue at 26th Street
Bus Stop
Summit Avenue at 26th Street
Bus Stop
Palisade Avenue at 20th Street
Bus Stop
New York Avenue at 29th Street
Bus Stop
Summit Avenue at 21st Street
Bus Stop
30th Street at Bergenline Avenue
Bus Stop
Summit Avenue at 21st Street
Bus Stop
30th Street at Palisade Avenue
Bus Stop
Summit Avenue at 28th Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
40.2% A+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Union City is 136/100 - which is 12% higher than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime C

Union City crime rates are 2,074 per 100k, which is 28% higher than New Jersey
Property Crime
1,739 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
335 crimes per 100k C
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employment C

The median income in Union City is $49,457 - which is 33% lower than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$49,457 F
Unemployment Rate
4.2% D
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health A

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Union City Oral Surgery Group
Dentist
Marini & Manci
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Union City Police Department
Police
Weehawken Building Department / Recreation Department / Board of Health
Clinic
Unknown Name
Dentist
North Hudson Regional Fire & Rescue
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Union City Police Department
Police
North Bergen Fire Department
Fire Station
North Bergan Police department
Police
Palisades Women's Group
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Hoboken Ladder Company Number 1;Hoboken Engine Company Number 3
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Hoboken Dental Group
Dentist
Farmacia latina/ nail salon
Pharmacy
Prompt MD Family Practice
Clinic
Marian Farag, D.M.D.
Dentist
Better Life Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Willow Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing C

Union City home prices are $360,000 - which is 14% higher than New Jersey
Home Price
$360,000 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
20% A+
Home Affordability
7.3x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C+

The Union City graduation rate is 67% - which is 22% lower than New Jersey
School Test Scores
48% F
High School Grad. Rates
67% F
Elementary Schools (16) A+
Daniel Webster School
Robert Waters Elementary School
Emerson Middle School
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Center For Early Childhood Education
Hudson Elementary School
St Francis Academy
Colin Powell Elementary School
Miftaahul Uloom Academy
Jefferson Elementary School
Sara M. Gilmore Academy
Veterans' Memorial Elementary School
Sara M. Gilmore Academy
St Augustine School
George Washington Elementary School
Mckinley Elementary School
John F Kennedy Elementary School
Thomas A Edison Elementary School
Hoboken Montessori School
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School
Theodore Roosevelt School
Wallace Elementary School
Alfred Zampella School
Apple Montessori Of Hoboken
Public School Number Two
Joseph F Brandt School
High Schools (3) A+
Union City High School
Jose Marti Freshman Academy
Miftaahul Uloom Academy
Weehawken High School
Hoboken High School
Memorial High School
The Hudson School
Hoboken Charter School
Avenues The World School
Urban Assembly School Of Design And Construction
High School Of Hospitality Management
Manhattan Bridges High School
Facing History School (The)
Food And Finance High School
Business Of Sports School
Urban Assembly Gateway School For Technology
Stephen T Mather Building Arts And Craftmanship High School
St Josephs School For The Blind
Independence High School
Abraham Joshua Heschel School
Landmark High School
Humanities Preparatory Academy
James Baldwin School-A School For Expeditionary Lrning
High School For Environmental Studies
Manhattan Business Academy
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ratings B-

Union City has an overall rating of 69% from 15 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (12)
From AreaVibes C+
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Union City Area Facts

  • Union City has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Union City crime rates are 28% higher than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in Union City is 12% higher than the New Jersey average

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Old and Conjested 2 rating By Anonymous ( May 09, 2019) Parking is limited. At times I have circled the block 30 minutes trying to park. Your bumpers take a beating. Always have to move your vehicle for sweeper or away from meters.

Rents are high and some buildings are unkept. My friends apt has a broken security door, infestation an ...Read More d burglaries. Not unusual to see multi families living in an apts. within the city.

Shops and restaurants conveniently located. Too many summer parades cause traffic congestion. Sweepers keep streets clean. Drivers very impatient. Not unusual to have someone honk their horn at red lights. Not a very diverse city. Read Less
The Latin Melting Pot Known as Union City, NJ 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 16, 2012) In recent years, there seems to have been alot of interest in New Jersey, particularly the area along its eastern shore. For years, New Jersey was relegated as sort of the second class cousin to its huge metropolis across the Hudson River, New York City. But in recent years, many ...Read More communities have emerged from being mere bedroom communities to destinations where you can find many opportunities for shopping, nice restaurants, and cultural events. Of particular interest to me is Union City, NJ.

Union City is located directly across from Manhattan. Since the early 1960s, Union City has been home to the largest Cuban American population outside of Miami, FL. In fact, it has earned the nickname, "Havana On The Hudson." New York has long supported a fairly large Cuban community for many decades, I have found that the Cuban community of Union City, however, almost mirrors that of Little Havana in Miami. Walking along Union City's main street, Bergeline Avenue, I have found a very similar ambience to what I find in Miami's Calle Ocho (the main drag of Little Havana). There are numerous Cuban restaurants, coffee stands, and all kinds of other businesses which are owned and run by Cubans. When it comes to Cuban restaurants in Union City, you know that you are getting the real deal and not an approximation of the cuisine which is typical in the big city across the Hudson.

While Union City is still home to the largest concentration of Cubans outside of Miami, Cubans are no longer the majority of its hispanic population. When I walk along Bergeline Avenue these days, I've observed an emerging presence from Latin Americans countries everywhere. This new population has gradually replaced Cuban businesses. Read Less
Nice Visit in Union City, New Jersey 4 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 05, 2010) I spent two weeks in Union City New Jersey earlier this summer. It was my very first time ever visiting the city, however I found it a very pleasant place to be. I would highly recommend Union City New Jersey to anyone looking for a unique spot to go to for summer vacation.

Mam ...Read More a Rosa Brick House Pizza which is located Manhattan Ave, had the best pizza I had ever tasted in my life. We actually dined there about three times during our stay in Union City New Jersey. The staff was very polite and even became familiar with our faces and took the time to learn our names. The wonderful thing about this city is that it is conveniently located close to other popular New Jersey cities. This worked out for us because we were actually in the state of New Jersey to attend a conference that was being held in the nearby town of Jersey City.

We found that the price of hotels were alot cheaper in Union City, then in the surrounding areas. We were able to get a hotel room in Union City for $99 a night, compared to the other nearby cities that were charging at least $140+ a night for a decent hotel. Read Less
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Nice Visit in Union City, New Jersey 4 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 05, 2010) I spent two weeks in Union City New Jersey earlier this summer. It was my very first time ever visiting the city, however I found it a very pleasant place to be. I would highly recommend Union City New Jersey to anyone looking for a unique spot to go to for summer vacation.

Mam ...Read More a Rosa Brick House Pizza which is located Manhattan Ave, had the best pizza I had ever tasted in my life. We actually dined there about three times during our stay in Union City New Jersey. The staff was very polite and even became familiar with our faces and took the time to learn our names. The wonderful thing about this city is that it is conveniently located close to other popular New Jersey cities. This worked out for us because we were actually in the state of New Jersey to attend a conference that was being held in the nearby town of Jersey City.

We found that the price of hotels were alot cheaper in Union City, then in the surrounding areas. We were able to get a hotel room in Union City for $99 a night, compared to the other nearby cities that were charging at least $140+ a night for a decent hotel. Read Less

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Union City? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Elsworth Park
      24th Street Playground
      Unknown Name
      Webster School Park
      Weehawken Reservoir Park
      Unknown Name
      Student Sanctuary
      Celia Cruz Park

      Entertainment

      Columbia Park Theaters
      Firefighters' Memorial Park
      Bowl Rite
      Bow Tie Cinemas
      Unknown Name
      Hoboken Historical Museum
      Unknown Name
      JFK Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin' Donuts
      Luis
      Oak Street Liquors and Deli
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Burger King
      Good Time Liquors
      Wines & Spirits
      Union Deli & Grocery

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Union City? Of all people who commute, 40.2% take public transportation in Union City.
      Drive to Work
      33%

      43% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      40%

      35% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      10%

      7% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Union City? The cost of living in Union City is 136/100 - which is 12% higher than New Jersey.
      Union City
      136

      36% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Union City? Union City crime rates are 2,074, which are 28% higher than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      2,074 per 100k people

      11% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 49

      11% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      2%

      Year over year crime is up

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Union City? The median income in Union City is $49,457 which is 33% lower than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $49,45711% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $26,34412% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      11% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Union City a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Farmacia latina/ nail salon
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      C Housing

      What are Union City home prices? Union City home prices are $360,000 - which is 14% higher than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $360,00095% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,24731% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      20%

      69% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Union City have good schools? The Union City graduation rate is 67% - which is 22% lower than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      67%

      19% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      48%

      1% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      12:1

      24% lower than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Union City a good place to live? Union City has an overall rating of 69% from 15 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      69%

      15 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      3 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      66%

      12 total surveys

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