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Union City, California

city · Alameda County

At a glance

67,464
Population
$1,104,900
Median home value (all homes)
264% above U.S. median
$1,223,080
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,713/mo
Median rent
101% above U.S. median
$133,715
Median household income
70% above U.S. median
31.9 min
Average commute
95.1%
Homes with broadband
28.52%
Locations with fiber available
5.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 182 — 82% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing282% above
Goods & services7% above
Utilities9% above
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost71% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college5 mi
Nearest community college6 mi
Nearest technical college4 mi
High school graduates86.6%
College graduates45.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Union City Community Development
Union City Economic & Community Development works to help the city grow by balancing jobs and housing, develops long-term plans to attract high-paying jobs, maintain housing affordability, and support Union City’s growth for residents to live and work.
county Alameda County Economic Development
The Economic & Civic Development Department of Alameda County Community Development Agency promotes economic development and public/private investment in Alameda County's unincorporated communities.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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