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Houses in Union City, CA (Alameda County) — Census median home value $1,058,200, county listing prices down about 1.9% over the past year. Market data for Union City houses and the broader area.
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Union City, CA is in Alameda County, California — this guide covers houses in Union City and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 68,141, with a median household income of $137,194. Census data puts the median value of houses in Union City at $1,058,200.
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Market overview
Union City housing market
Union City is in Alameda County, California. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Union City and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$1,058,200
Population (Census ACS)
68,141
Median household income
$137,194
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County-level FHFA price trend was not available in the manifest row.
At a glance
Union City market snapshot
Population
68,141
County
Alameda County
Median Household Income
$137,194
Median Home Value (city)
$1,058,200
Median Gross Rent
$2,713/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-1.9%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Union City's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $1,058,200.
County Price Trend
Alameda County's FHFA house price index shows a -1.91% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Union City has an estimated population of 68,141 and a median household income of $137,194, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Union City's Census-reported median home value works out to about 7.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 24% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Norris Canyon (~10.0 mi), Menlo Park (~11.1 mi), East Palo Alto (~11.2 mi), San Ramon (~12.2 mi), Redwood City (~12.3 mi), Foster City (~13.0 mi), North Fair Oaks (~13.4 mi), Milpitas (~13.7 mi), Atherton (~14.2 mi), Mountain View (~14.4 mi), Stanford (~14.6 mi), Danville (~14.7 mi), Camino Tassajara (~14.9 mi), Sunnyvale (~15.0 mi), San Carlos (~15.4 mi), Blackhawk (~15.4 mi).
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Census & home facts
Union City data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
68,141
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$1,058,200
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$137,194
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$2,713
County FHFA annual change (2025)
-1.91%
Census place type
city
County
Alameda County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
19.40 sq mi
Census GEOID
0681204
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Union City
Schools
Oakland Unified — 82 schools, 34,149 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Alameda addresses may be served by Oakland Unified, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Union City FAQ
What are houses worth in Union City, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Union City at $1,058,200.
How much do houses cost in Union City, CA?
For owner-occupied houses in Union City, Census ACS data shows a median value of $1,058,200. Active listing prices in Alameda County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Union City, CA?
Union City houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Alameda County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Union City, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Union City's population at approximately 68,141.
What's the median rent in Union City, CA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Union City at approximately $2,713 per month.
What is the median household income in Union City, CA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Union City at approximately $137,194.
Is the Union City housing market growing?
Alameda County's FHFA house price index shows a -1.91% annual change in 2025.
Is Union City, CA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Union City's median home value at about 7.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 24% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Union City, CA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Oakland Unified for many Union City addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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