The Town FilesNorth Union, Pennsylvania
Township in Schuylkill County · population 1,411 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $187,300
- Household income
- $71,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 48 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 55.3
North Union is a township of 1,411 people in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $187,300, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks quieter than 84% of Pennsylvania towns, better for retirees than 80% of Pennsylvania towns.
How North Union ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in North Union is worth $187,300, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $71,250, which is more affordable than 64% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $789 a month. 93.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | North Union | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $187,300 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $789 | $996 |
| Median household income | $71,250 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 93.0% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 10.8% | — |
Who lives in North Union
| People | North Union | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55.3 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 29.1% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 14.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.4% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.4% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 7.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.7% | — |
| Work from home | 7.5% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 31.8 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.6% | 89.0% |
Weather in North Union
July highs average 80.2°F and January lows 17.6°F. About 53.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 48.0 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 139 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Union since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 26, 1981 about 3.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 27, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 5 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on July 7, 2021.
Severe weather in Schuylkill County since 1996
Schuylkill County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4618: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| November 27, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4408: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 23, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4267: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Schuylkill County
Schuylkill County had 50,294 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,134 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in North Union itself the ACS puts it at 3.4%.
Towns near North Union
- Ringtown, PA3.9 mi · 721 people · home $180,500
- East Union, PA4.3 mi · 1,647 people · home $148,800
- Union, PA4.5 mi · 1,228 people · home $226,300
- Black Creek, PA5.0 mi · 1,909 people · home $195,500
- Beaver, PA5.0 mi · 876 people · home $214,200
- Shenandoah Heights, PA5.2 mi · 1,222 people · home $89,400
- Shenandoah, PA6.3 mi · 4,243 people · home $49,500
- Mahanoy, PA6.8 mi · 3,192 people · home $65,100
North Union questions
Is North Union, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, North Union scores better for retirees than 80% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 84%. 29.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 55.3).
How much does a house cost in North Union?
The median owner-occupied home in North Union is valued at $187,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,250, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $789 a month.
What is the weather like in North Union?
July highs average 80.2°F and January lows 17.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.6 inches of precipitation a year and 48.0 inches of snow.
Does North Union get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Union since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 26, 1981. The typical Pennsylvania 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)