New York metro, NY-NJ relocation guide
Moving to Union City, NJ
$454,500Median listing price
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About Union City
Union City is one of America's densest cities — a North Hudson cliffside city of roughly 1.3 square miles with a strong Cuban and broader Latin American heritage (sometimes called "Havana on the Hudson"). Bergenline Avenue, with more than 300 shops and restaurants, is the commercial spine of North Hudson (per Wikipedia).
Home prices in Union City
The median listing price in Union City is $454,500.
Top places in Union City
- Bergenline Avenue — 300+ shops and restaurants, the heart of the city.
- Manhattan skyline viewpoints along the Palisades (shown in the Commons photo below).
- The Celia Cruz Plaza.
- Washington Park and the city's neighborhood parks.
- The Bergenline Avenue HBLR station area.
- Union City High School — the district's flagship.
Commuting from Union City
- NJ Transit buses along Bergenline Avenue and other corridors run directly to the Port Authority Bus Terminal; the Bergenline Avenue HBLR station connects to Jersey City and Hoboken for PATH transfers.
- Approximate bus time to Midtown: roughly 20–35 minutes in normal traffic (approximate; not verified against current NJ Transit timetables).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~20–35 minutes (approximate; highly traffic-dependent via the Lincoln Tunnel).
Schools in Union City
Public schools: Union City School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Union City FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Union City, NJ?
The median listing price in Union City is $454,500. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Union City, NJ?
NJ Transit buses along Bergenline Avenue and other corridors run directly to the Port Authority Bus Terminal; the Bergenline Avenue HBLR station connects to Jersey City and Hoboken for PATH transfers. - Which school district serves Union City, NJ?
Union City is served by Union City School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.