Union City's Sugar Mill Landing Park is the site of the Bay Area Flight 93 Memorial, which is a tribute to the passengers and crew who died on the hijacked flight on 9/11.
Union City is located at the crossroads of several major destinations in northern California
Union City's Sugar Mill Landing Park is the site of the Bay Area Flight 93 Memorial, which is a tribute to the passengers and crew who died on the hijacked flight on 9/11.
Union City is located at the crossroads of several major destinations in northern California. San Francisco, Berkeley, Oakland, San Jose, Fremont, Redwood City and the Central Valley are all within easy driving distance. With the BART line, even driving is optional, as public transit covers the majority of the area for easy access without having to deal with traffic. The location is outstanding, resting peacefully along the southeastern shore of the San Francisco Bay, which provides stunning views of the setting sun every evening.
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Heres the tricky part. California is many things, but it is not inexpensive. While these outlying communities are better than the metropolitan areas that surround them in terms of cost of living, you will still need a decent income to support yourself here. The local economy provides plenty of high-paying jobs that will usually only require a short commute. If possible, you will want to secure one of these before moving or, better yet, transfer. If this isnt possible, finding a low cost place to stay while you look is a perfectly valid option. Either way, be prepared to open your wallet. That being said, the draw of suburban life is that deals can be found. Whether you're doing an apartment search or looking for three-bedroom houses, you will get the most bang for your buck in places like Union City.
The neighborhoods of Union City are easily divided by the major exchanges that run through the city. To the west of I-880 is West Union City, representing the largest residential area within the city limits. This also includes the tiny offshoot of Hall Station. Between I-880 and Route 238 would be Central Union City, comprising the commercial center and majority of the apartments available. Straddling Route 238 is City Center. East Union City lies in the foothills of the local mountain ranges and is largely undeveloped, so it's perfect for hiking and camping adventures in March or September.
City Center: Located mostly to the west of Mission Blvd, City Center has a small commercial district. However, it is the geographic location that lends the neighborhood its name. Most of the homes here are small, single-family one- and two-bedroom houses and Spanish-inspired adobe homes with red tiled roofs, arranged together on shady streets. Every home, it seems, has three things: palm trees, a small well-manicured yard and a two-foot-tall picket fences painted a variety of colors.
Hall Station: Are you looking for a townhouse or, as they call them out west, row home? This is your spot. In fact, the vast majority of residential real estate here consists of apartment complexes and duplexes. What they don't mention in moving guides is that this entire area has a stunning view of mountain peaks year round.
West: Largely an extension of what you can find in Hall Station, consider West Union City an elaboration on that idea. What a lot of people don't think of when they think California is oak trees, but they're plentiful here. These secluded, well-organized neighborhoods are pleasantly accented by the presence of large old trees lining the sidewalks and front steps of modern homes. This is what America is all about. For a slice of the dream, this is exactly where you want to be.
Central: If you want to know what its like to live somewhere, ask the locals. Central Union City has one of the lowest residential turnover rates in the country. When people move here, they stay here. That speaks volumes for the quality of living to be enjoyed in this location. This is an oasis of comfort and luxurious living. Remember those adobe houses from before? Now think bigger. Every house on this street doesn't cost a million bucks; in fact, most are very reasonable, but you may feel like they do.
Getting Around
As mentioned before, driving can get you to almost any kind of attraction you’re looking for. Outdoor activities are extremely popular and abundant in this region, and four wheels will get you there a lot quicker. However, having a vehicle is not an absolute necessity, not even a little. Public transit serves all of the surrounding metropolitan centers, and many residents choose to ditch the hassles of gas prices and insurance in favor of a BART card and a little pre-planning. Either way you choose to go, you won’t be trapped into just one option. If you’re heading into the city, the train is probably your best way to avoid congestion on city streets. If you’re looking to get away, crank up the sedan, mini van, jeep, etc. and get out there. For the most part, parking in Union City is reasonable, and most houses have their own driveways, so no worries there.
Nightlife
Jim’s Cocktail Lounge is the local favorite for social drinkers. With dart competitions, pool tournaments and all your friends, It’s like Cheers for the west coast. If you’re more into dance clubs and DJs, you’re right in the middle of a mecca for underground music and outrageous nightlife. San Francisco is world famous for its trendy clubs and next-level nightlife. Chances are that if anyone in Union City is partying, they’re taking a trip across the bay. If you’re into Latino music and salsa dancing, head south to Palo Alto, where Spanish culture is alive and well every weekend.
Local Events
Union City is not your grandmothers suburb. Hometown courtesy and community spirit are more evident here than in many other cities in the country, but it does’nt stop there. Innovation and growth is always on the city councils mind apparently. Take, for example, the standard 5k, which has evolved into a zombie-themed fun run. In September, the Taste of Union City festival offers not only food samples from the city, but also includes three stages of music, a parasol parade, cooking lessons and clowns. Yes, clowns. October brings the masquerade ball with dinner, dancing, cocktails and more than a little mystery.
The representation of ethnic minorities in Union City is higher than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Union City are Asian (54.7%), Hispanic Or Latino (23.5%), White (12.7%), Black Or African American (4.3%), Two Or More (2.4%), Other (1.2%), Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0.8%), and American Indian Or Alaska Native (0.4%).
The representation of ethnic minorities in Union City is higher than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Union City are Asian (54.7%), Hispanic Or Latino (23.5%), White (12.7%), Black Or African American (4.3%), Two Or More (2.4%), Other (1.2%), Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0.8%), and American Indian Or Alaska Native (0.4%).
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Welcome to the Apartment List December 2024 Rent Report for Union City, CA. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $2,655, after falling 0.9% last month. Prices remain up 1.9% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Union City rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the broader San Francisco metro area and the nation as a whole.
The median rent in Union City fell by 0.9% over the course of November, and has now increased by a total of 1.9% over the past 12 months. Union City’s rent growth over the past year has has outpaced both state (0.2%) and national (-0.6%) averages.
Eleven months into the year, rents in Union City have risen 3.3%. This is a faster rate of growth compared to what the city was experiencing at this point last year: from January to November 2023 rents had increased 0.5%.
If we expand our view to the wider San Francisco metro area, the median rent is $2,525 meaning that the median price in Union City ($2,655) is 5.2% greater than the price across the metro as a whole. Metro-wide annual rent growth stands at 0.1%, below the rate of rent growth within just the city.
The table below shows the latest rent stats for 19 cities in the San Francisco metro area that are included in our database. Among them, San Mateo is currently the most expensive, with a median rent of $3,186. Berkeley is the metro’s most affordable city, with a median rent of $1,835. The metro's fastest annual rent growth is occurring in Redwood City (5.2%) while the slowest is in Berkeley (-7.2%).
You can also use the map below to explore the latest rent trends in the San Francisco metropolitan area.
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Welcome to the Apartment List December 2024 Rent Report for Union City, CA. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $2,655, after falling 0.9% last month. Prices remain up 1.9% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Union City rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the broader San Francisco metro area and the nation as a whole.
Union City's Sugar Mill Landing Park is the site of the Bay Area Flight 93 Memorial, which is a tribute to the passengers and crew who died on the hijacked flight on 9/11.
Union City is located at the crossroads of several major destinations in northern California
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