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Union County
City in New Jersey, United States
Overview
Union County, New Jersey, sits just outside New York City, blending diverse urban centers with tranquil suburban neighborhoods. The area offers easy access to both city attractions and green spaces, making it appealing for commuters and families alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New Jersey
Population
26,196
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.66°, -74.31°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
72
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$3,425
Local Cost
$2,190
Local Income
$3,800
Cashless
92
English
100
Temperature
11.7°C
Summer Avg
23.1°C
Winter Avg
0.3°C
Record High
38.7°C
Record Low
-19.5°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1226 mm
Internet Speed
230 Mbps
Upload
220 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
38
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
9
Parks
25
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LDJ
Distance
7 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 8 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-15.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 82/100.
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