Union, NJ

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Population
2,774
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
103 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$510,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,807/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$182,730
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Located in Union County, Union gives residents a comfortable suburban setting with some of the best transit connections in northern New Jersey. The location is ideal for commuters, sitting right along the Garden State Parkway, Interstate 78, and Route 22, along with a local NJ Transit station that offers a quick ride into Newark and Manhattan. The surrounding residential streets are quiet and established, lined with single-family houses, well-kept yards, and easy access to neighborhood shopping.

Everyday amenities are close by, from local grocery stores and diverse restaurants along Morris Avenue to nearby parks and Kean University on the town border. Families have access to the township's public school system, which spans elementary through high school campuses across the community. Between the straightforward commute, practical conveniences, and welcoming neighborhoods, Union is a solid choice for anyone looking to relocate to the area.

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