The Town FilesUnion City, Pennsylvania
Borough in Erie County · population 2,927 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $88,100
- Household income
- $44,004
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 114 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 46.6
Union City is a borough of 2,927 people in Erie County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $88,100, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks hipper than 88% of Pennsylvania towns, better for first-time buyers than 86% of Pennsylvania towns, more walkable than 84% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Union City 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 Union City is worth $88,100, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $44,004, which is more affordable than 89% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $731 a month. 57.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Union City | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $88,100 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $731 | $996 |
| Median household income | $44,004 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 57.9% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Union City
| People | Union City | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.6 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.1% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.2% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.7% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 12.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 8.0% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 19.6 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.8% | 89.0% |
Weather in Union City
July highs average 80.0°F and January lows 16.3°F. About 49.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 114.2 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 150 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 Pennsylvania town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 31, 1985 about 3.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 9, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 31, 1985.
Severe weather in Erie County since 1996
Erie County has been included in 11 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
| September 10, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3235: Hurricane Katrina |
| September 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1555: Severe Storms And Flooding Associated With Tropical Depression Frances |
Jobs and pay in Erie County
Erie County had 119,552 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,524 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Union City itself the ACS puts it at 7.5%.
Public schools in Union City
3 public schools with 953 students, about 10.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union City El Sch | PK-5 | 434 | 11.7 |
| Union City HS | 9-12 | 302 | 9.7 |
| Union City MS | 6-8 | 217 | 8.3 |
Towns near Union City
- Waterford, PA8.3 mi · 3,915 people · home $198,000
- Corry, PA11.0 mi · 6,210 people · home $96,800
- Greene, PA12.0 mi · 4,478 people · home $227,700
- Cambridge Springs, PA13.0 mi · 2,590 people · home $109,600
- Washington, PA13.9 mi · 4,393 people · home $284,600
- Edinboro, PA14.5 mi · 4,964 people · home $222,700
- Summit, PA14.7 mi · 7,342 people · home $245,000
- McKean, PA16.2 mi · 4,437 people · home $241,600
Union City questions
Is Union City, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Union City scores better for retirees than 78% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 26%. 23.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.6).
How much does a house cost in Union City?
The median owner-occupied home in Union City is valued at $88,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $44,004, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $731 a month.
What is the weather like in Union City?
July highs average 80.0°F and January lows 16.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.0 inches of precipitation a year and 114.2 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 a F4 on May 31, 1985. 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)