Moving to Union City, CA

About Union City

Union City is a Tri-City area community of about 70,000 between Fremont and Hayward, formed in 1959 from the historic towns of Alvarado and Decoto. Known for the Union City BART station, the restored Alvarado district, and Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Park at its eastern edge.

Home prices in Union City

The median listing price in Union City is $1,299,999.

Top places in Union City

• Union City BART station (shown in the Commons photo below).
• Old Alvarado/Cesar Chavez Park — the historic Alvarado district.
• Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Park — 1,200 acres of hills and the Meyers Cottage.
• The Union Fish Company historic cannery site on the bay (shown in the Commons photo below).
• Union Landing Shopping Center.
• The Holly Community Center and senior programs.

Commuting from Union City

• BART: Union City station (Green/Orange lines) — roughly 45–50 minutes to downtown San Francisco (per BART trip planner ranges).
• AC Transit and Dumbarton Express bus service.
• Approximate drive to downtown San Francisco via I-880 and the Bay Bridge: ~40–65 minutes (heavily traffic-dependent).

Schools in Union City

Public schools: New Haven Unified 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, CA?
  The median listing price in Union City is $1,299,999. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot)
• How is the commute from Union City, CA?
  BART: Union City station (Green/Orange lines) — roughly 45–50 minutes to downtown San Francisco (per BART trip planner ranges).
• Which school district serves Union City, CA?
  Union City is served by New Haven Unified School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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