The Town FilesUnion Point, Georgia
City in Greene County · population 1,597 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $88,600
- Household income
- $62,011
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 33.6
Union Point is a city of 1,597 people in Greene County, Georgia. The median home is worth $88,600, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for a vacation home than 96% of Georgia towns, easier by car than 91% of Georgia towns.
How Union Point ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Union Point is worth $88,600, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 1.4 times the median household income of $62,011, which is more affordable than 99% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $911 a month. 66.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Union Point | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $88,600 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $911 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $62,011 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.4× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 66.3% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 9.9% | — |
Who lives in Union Point
| People | Union Point | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.1% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 32.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.7% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.1% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 6.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.4% | — |
| Work from home | 2.6% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 26.3 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.2% | 88.0% |
Weather in Union Point
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 32.0°F. About 46.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.5 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 59 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 59 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Union Point since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on April 13, 2020 about 8.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 13, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 20, 2008.
Severe weather in Greene County since 1996
Greene County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Greene County
Greene County had 7,182 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,883 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Union Point itself the ACS puts it at 0.6%.
Public schools in Union Point
1 public school with 584 students, about 12.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene County Primary School | PK-4 | 584 | 12.2 |
Towns near Union Point
- Greensboro, GA7.6 mi · 3,648 people · home $194,300
- Crawford, GA18.8 mi · 821 people · home $236,100
- Washington, GA20.8 mi · 3,754 people · home $144,500
- Madison, GA23.2 mi · 4,447 people · home $347,200
- Sparta, GA24.3 mi · 1,357 people · home $56,400
- Watkinsville, GA25.2 mi · 2,896 people · home $367,800
- Winterville, GA26.8 mi · 1,201 people · home $297,000
- Crooked Creek, GA27.0 mi · 685 people · home $238,200
Union Point questions
Is Union Point, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Union Point scores better for retirees than 57% of Georgia towns and quieter than 66%. 16.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.6).
How much does a house cost in Union Point?
The median owner-occupied home in Union Point is valued at $88,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $62,011, so homes cost about 1.4 times income. Median rent is $911 a month.
What is the weather like in Union Point?
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 32.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.5 inches of snow.
Does Union Point get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Union Point since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on April 13, 2020. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)