Union City, New Jersey · ZIP 07087

Union City — ZIP 07087

Union City (07087) scores 53/100 — Fair for New Jersey. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $571K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share15%

Property crime share85%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index62/100

Avg math proficiency32%

Avg reading proficiency51%

Schools nearby14

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index52/100

Typical home value$571K

Median rent$2,419/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$571K

Median Rent

$2,419/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

13,976

Violent Crime

2,387

Property Crime

11,589

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Hudson County, New Jersey (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Sara M. Gilmore Academy	01–08	400	71%	93%
Jose Marti STEM Academy	09–12	625	62%	92%
Jefferson Elementary School	PK–04	272	47%	37%
Colin Powell Elementary School	KG–05	692	34%	49%
Emerson Middle School	06–08	999	30%	68%
Robert Waters Elementary School	PK–06	983	30%	44%
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School	PK–06	871	29%	54%
Union Hill Middle School	07–08	865	29%	52%
Thomas A Edison Elementary School	PK–06	767	23%	46%
George Washington Elementary School	KG–06	776	22%	33%
Veterans' Memorial Elementary School	PK–05	502	17%	40%
Hudson Elementary School	PK–03	320	12%	22%
Union City High School	09–12	3,147	11%	35%
Eugenio Maria de Hostos Center for Early Childhood Education	PK–KG	300	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

66,375

Median Income

$64K

Homeownership

19%

Median Age

37.4 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 07087 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 07087 has a school score of 62/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 07087 is approximately $571K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 07087 in Union City has an overall NeighborScore of 53/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.