Livability Score

57
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (0) F
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Parks (1) F
Union Historic District
Park
Salt Sulphur Springs Historic District
Park
Shops (0) F
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Union.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Union is 83/100 - which is 3% lower than West Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B-
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crime C+

Union crime rates are 1,764 per 100k, which is 17% higher than West Virginia
Property Crime
1,438 crimes per 100k B-
Violent Crime
325 crimes per 100k C
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employment F

The median income in Union is $26,151 - which is 39% lower than West Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$26,151 F
Unemployment Rate
9.2% F
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Read Mountain Fire and Rescue
Fire Station
Hollins Fire and Rescue
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B+
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housing B

Union home prices are $103,100 - which is 4% lower than West Virginia
Home Price
$103,100 F
Home Appreciation Rate
8% B+
Home Affordability
3.9x (home price to income ratio) D+
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schools D-

The Union graduation rate is 87% - which is 10% higher than West Virginia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
87% B-
Elementary Schools (1) F
Mountain View Elementary & Middle School
High Schools (0) F
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ratings D-

Union has an overall rating of 51% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes D-
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Union, WV Area Guide

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Union Area Facts

  • Union has a Livability Score of 57/100, which is considered below average
  • Union crime rates are 17% higher than the West Virginia average
  • Cost of living in Union is 3% lower than the West Virginia average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Union? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Union Historic District
      Salt Sulphur Springs Historic District

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Union? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Union.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Union? The cost of living in Union is 83/100 - which is 3% lower than West Virginia.
      Union
      83

      17% less expensive than average

      West Virginia
      85

      15% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Union? Union crime rates are 1,764, which are 17% higher than West Virginia
      Total Crime
      1,764 per 100k people

      24% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 57

      24% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -14%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Union? The median income in Union is $26,151 which is 39% lower than West Virginia.
      Median household income
      $26,15153% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $24,59918% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      9%

      97% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Union a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      B Housing

      What are Union home prices? Union home prices are $103,100 - which is 4% lower than West Virginia
      Median home value
      $103,10044% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $38260% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      68%

      7% higher than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Union have good schools? The Union graduation rate is 87% - which is 10% higher than West Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      4% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      D- User Ratings

      Is Union a good place to live? Union has an overall rating of 51% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      51%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      51%

      2 total surveys

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