Union City, California

California community balancing growth and livability

Pacific San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

60

D-

out of 100

Overview

Union City is a California city with a population of approximately 65,414, part of the San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $1,223,080. Median household income is $138,013.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 65,414 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $1,223,080 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $138,013 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 33 minutes
  • Part of the San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

65,414

Source: Census ACS

$1,223,080

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$138,013

Source: Census ACS

33 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

47

Source: Walk Score

201 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Alameda County (county-level results)

75%
21%
Democrat 499,551
Republican 140,789
Leans D+53.6

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 16.8/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 31.1/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 33.8/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 47/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 46/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 60

Location

Union City, CA (37.5895, -122.0497)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.