The Town FilesUnion City, Michigan
Village in Branch County · population 1,714 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $107,500
- Household income
- $62,788
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 46 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 32.5
Union City is a village of 1,714 people in Branch County, Michigan. The median home is worth $107,500, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 79% of Michigan towns, more walkable than 72% of Michigan towns.
How Union City ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Union City is worth $107,500, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 1.7 times the median household income of $62,788, which is more affordable than 98% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $935 a month. 67.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Union City | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $107,500 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $935 | $955 |
| Median household income | $62,788 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.7× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 67.7% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1941 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.8% | — |
Who lives in Union City
| People | Union City | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.5 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.5% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 32.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.3% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.5% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 8.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.6% | — |
| Work from home | 7.3% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 26.6 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.6% | 88.8% |
Weather in Union City
July highs average 81.9°F and January lows 15.9°F. About 39.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 45.9 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 136 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Union City since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 6, 2026 about 0.1 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 13 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 6, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 7, 2024.
Severe weather in Branch County since 1996
Branch County has been included in 6 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| January 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | EM-3160: Snow |
| January 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | EM-3057: Blizzards & Snowstorms |
Jobs and pay in Branch County
Branch County had 15,240 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,639 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Union City itself the ACS puts it at 7.9%.
Public schools in Union City
3 public schools with 924 students, about 16.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union City Elementary School | PK-4 | 349 | 15.2 |
| Union City High School | 9-12 | 320 | 20.0 |
| Union City Middle School | 5-8 | 255 | 15.9 |
Towns near Union City
- Union, MI2.7 mi · 2,942 people · home $126,400
- Burlington, MI3.4 mi · 1,957 people · home $172,000
- Sherwood, MI4.5 mi · 1,959 people · home $130,100
- Athens, MI4.9 mi · 936 people · home $157,000
- Athens, MI6.1 mi · 2,444 people · home $156,400
- Girard, MI7.0 mi · 1,770 people · home $242,400
- Tekonsha, MI7.9 mi · 1,520 people · home $166,300
- Tekonsha, MI8.0 mi · 653 people · home $98,300
Union City questions
Is Union City, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Union City scores better for retirees than 8% of Michigan towns and quieter than 13%. 10.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.5).
How much does a house cost in Union City?
The median owner-occupied home in Union City is valued at $107,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $62,788, so homes cost about 1.7 times income. Median rent is $935 a month.
What is the weather like in Union City?
July highs average 81.9°F and January lows 15.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.1 inches of precipitation a year and 45.9 inches of snow.
Does Union City get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Union City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 6, 2026. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- 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)