Union City, GA, 2013
Union City’s story
119 years in pictures
Census counts: 534 in 1910, 26,830 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 5 maps from 1954 on.
- 1907Union City is settled
Population
29,910
2025 Census estimate · +11.3% since 2020
Typical home
$231K
−3.7% in a year
Household income
$50K
median
Median age
32.4
years
Jobs based here
14,689
Balanced
TownGrade
B
#53 of 258 in GA
Is Union City a good place to live?
Union City is a solid, middle-of-the-road choice. It grades B overall, 53rd among Georgia's 258 graded towns, with no subject far below average. Its best mark is schools: its schools outperform 80% of the state's. Its lowest everyday mark is in incomes: the median household income is $50K, and 14% of residents live below the poverty line. A typical home there costs about $231K, 2.6 years of the Atlanta metro’s $90K median household income. Only 12 of Georgia’s 374 towns score higher on hazard risk. 40% of households own their home in Union City, below both the Georgia town median (58%) and the median of U.S. towns (73%). On history, just 32 of Georgia’s 373 towns do worse.
What makes Union City stand out
Where Union City beats most towns.
A growing town
Union City has grown 54% since 2010
19,456 counted in 2010 and 26,830 in 2020; an estimated 29,910 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 11.3% since 2020, after 37.9% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Union City grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Georgia), ordered by how far Union City is from typical.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 9% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listAOpen →SchoolsA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 9.6 of 20; 9.2% of households have no car; 1.4% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB+Open →Jobs & incomeC+Open →HealthLess healthy than 55% of U.S. towns; Southern Regional Medical Center 9.8 miles awayC+Open →Cost of livingB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trailC−Open →History1 notable person born hereD−Open →Civic life3.7 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateMild winters, 89° summer afternoons, 2″ of snow–Open →Housing market88 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 32.4; 30% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 83 attractions →Mercedes-Benz Stadium and 67 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Union City. Close and well known come first.
Big draw15 mi Stadium & arenaMercedes-Benz Stadium
Big draw12 mi Theme parkSix Flags Over Georgia
Big draw28 mi MountainStone Mountain
Big draw15 mi Stadium & arenaState Farm Arena
15 mi Zoo & aquariumGeorgia Aquarium
21 mi Stadium & arenaTruist ParkSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Mercedes-Benz Stadium: Atlanta Falcons, CC BY 3.0 · Six Flags Over Georgia: hagerman, CC BY 2.0 · Stone Mountain: KyleAndMelissa22, Public domain · State Farm Arena: Hermann Luyken, CC0 · Georgia Aquarium: Diliff, CC BY 2.5 · Truist Park: Thechased at English Wikipedia, CC BY 4.0
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Union City: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Union City, and how to reach them.
PowerGeorgia Power16.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterAtlanta water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpGreen for Life (GFL)Trash haulerTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Georgia you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereFulton County Board of Registration and ElectionsFulton County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP codes30291, 30213, 3034930291 74% · 30213 18% · 30349 8%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Union City.
Union City is healthier than towns with similar incomes, has homes that are cheap against local pay and has more 90° days than most of the country, though not than most of Georgia.
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A
Inland flooding leads a very low hazard risk in Union City
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 91% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Union City since 2013.
9risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesEarthquakes
1
paid flood claims since 2013
7
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
SchoolsA−
Union City’s grade for schools is an A−
Its public schools are run by the Fulton County school district. Two of its 5 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Banneker High School, with 1,695 students.
80%of GA districts it outscoresA−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gullatt Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 712 | C− |
| Banneker High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 1,695 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within GA on state tests and graduation
HousingCost of living grade B−
Union City’s grade for cost of living is a B−
At 2.6 years of the Atlanta metro’s $90K median household income, the typical home (about $231K) costs less against local pay than in 83% of Georgia towns; that ratio is one input to its B− for cost of living. The typical value, about $231K, is 11% below its May 2024 peak.
The typical Union City home is worth about $231,000, down 3.7% in a year, 30% below the Georgia typical home. Union City’s median rent is $1,330 a month.
$231KZillow home value
Typical home value
Union City$231K
Georgia$329K
Market temperature
88
days on market
96.7%
sale-to-list price
−3.7%
value change, 1 year
21
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
In Union City, expect mild winters and hot summers
The Atlanta Hartsfield Intl Ap weather station, 7 miles away, records that about 47 days a year reach 90°: more than most of the country, but fewer than 76% of Georgia places with climate records. July afternoons average 89.3°: hotter than most of the country, but cooler than 77% of Georgia places with climate records; January nights average 33.2°.
Union City has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. The January low in Union City is 33°F. About 2 inches of snow falls in a winter.
2″snow a winter
| Union City | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January low | 33°F | 33°F | 22°F |
| July high | 89°F | 90°F | 85°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter35–56°
Spring50–73°
Summer68–88°
Fall51–73°
Nov 20
typical first frost
Mar 15
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C+
A job hub: Union City has 1.3 jobs for every working resident and draws in 14,101 commuters
Jobs based here grew from 6,109 in 2013 to 14,689.
Most working residents leave Union City for work: only 5% work in town. Since 2013, Union City has added 8,580 jobs, to 14,689 in 2023. The top destinations are Atlanta (22%), College Park (6%) and South Fulton (5%).
5%work in town
| Union City | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,000 | $63,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 5.1% | 9.2% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Union City5%
Atlanta22%
College Park6%
South Fulton5%
East Point4%
16 mi
median commute distance
14,689
jobs based in Union City
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
B+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 65% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
Fewer middle-aged adults than Georgia overall
Only 40.4% of households own their home, against 65.7% across Georgia.
Adults 35 to 64 are 32% of residents (39% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 29% of residents (23% statewide). 11% of Union City residents are 65 or older. Union City has grown 11% since 2020, to 29,910 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
32.4median age · GA 37.6
| Union City | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.4 years | 36.6 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 28% | 24% | 22% |
| Aged 65 or older | 11% | 15% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 30% | 25% | 29% |
Union CityGeorgiaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
20%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma11%
High school26%
Some college22%
Associate’s11%
Bachelor’s21%
Graduate9%
Women and men · all residents
56% women, 44% men
About 78 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±3.4 points). Across Georgia, 51.2% of residents are women. Median age: women 33.6, men 31.1.
| Union City | GA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 14.5% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 13.2% | 11.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 9.7% | 9.5% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 19.6% | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.7% | 13.4% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.1% | 12.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 8.6% | 12.3% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 7.1% | 9.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 3.4% | 5.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 11.4% | 10.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 25.7% | 26.6% | 26% |
| Some college | 22.4% | 19.2% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.8% | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 21.1% | 21.1% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.7% | 13.9% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
9%conserved
9%
conserved · 1,132 of 12,631 acres
0.5 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mayor's Park | 0.2 mi | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HealthC+
Union City stands out in Georgia and nationally, with more of its adults who sleep under 7 hours
Against the 5,620 U.S. towns with household incomes like Union City’s, it is healthier than 84%, so its C+ isn’t only a matter of income.
48% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Union City. Union City beats the Georgia average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8. 13% of adults binge drink in Union City.
45%healthier than U.S. townsC+Health Grade
| Union City | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 48% | 40% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 38% | 33% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 20% | 23% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 22% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Georgia
6 better18 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Union City | GA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 4.6% | 7% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 4.8% | 6.1% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 15.5% | 9.6% |
Southern Regional Medical Center
9.8 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
62nd
percentile among GA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Union City
19pages on Union City
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
11 within 15 miles of the center of Union City
Atlanta Metropolitan State CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Atlanta12.1 mi$3,248 in-state tuitionAtlanta Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Atlanta12.2 mi$3,382 in-state tuitionClayton State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Morrow13.5 mi$5,180 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Union City residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Georgia.
About Union City
City in Georgia, United States
Union City is a city in Fulton County, Georgia, United States. The population was 26,830 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 20 sq mi
- Elevation
- 968 ft
- ZIP code
- 30291
- Area code
- 770
Union City’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Union City.
South FultonFairburnCollege ParkUnion City
How the neighbors grade
| Town | GA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union City | #53 | B | B− | — | A− | C+ |
| South Fulton | #94 | C+ | C | D | A− | B− |
| Fairburn | #38 | B+ | C+ | B− | A− | C+ |
| College Park | #197 | D | C+ | D− | B− | C− |
Union City reports no FBI crime data of its own. Compare Union City with a neighbor →
Questions about Union City
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Union City, GA a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Union City grades B overall, better than 61% of U.S. towns and #53 of 258 in Georgia. It grades C+ for health and A− for schools.