If you've ever wondered what the population of Union Beach is like, then you've come to the right place. The city is located in the Southeast Corner of New York State on the Hudson River. Its prevailing climate is temperate and pleasant. The city's weather is typically pleasant from September to May, with the coldest months of January being the least desirable. Union Beach is part of the New York metropolitan area, which encompasses the island of Manhattan and the eight-county area immediately north. Staten Island and western Long Island are both considered among the richest places in the United States. Its population is currently 5,296 people, a decline of 10.9% since 2020.
In 2019, the median property value in Union Beach, NJ was $268,500, a number 1.12 times higher than the national average of $240,500. Union Beach's homeownership rate is 93.1%, higher than the national average of 64.1%. Most residents commute alone and average 31.7 minutes to work. The average car owner is 2 cars per household, which is about the same as the national average.
According to the US Census Bureau, the median annual income for households in Union Beach, NJ is $87,571, which is more than the national average of $65,712. In 2018, the GINI was 0.493, indicating that the distribution of wages in Union Beach, NJ was less equal than it is nationally. The three largest industries in Union Beach, NJ are Health Care & Social Assistance, Retail Trade, and Professional, Scientific & Technical Services. And the highest paying industry in the city is Utilities.