Union Beach SnackAbility
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Crime in Union Beach summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Union Beach. Key points include:
There were 6 total crimes in Union Beach in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Union Beach is 105.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Union Beach is 17.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Union Beach is 87.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Union Beach is -95.03% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Union Beach Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Union Beach / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 6 | 105.2 | 1,645.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 1 | 17.5 | 217.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 49.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 17.5 | 148.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 5 | 87.7 | 1,427.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 2 | 35.1 | 145.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 2 | 35.1 | 1,119.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 1 | 17.5 | 162.6 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Union Beach summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Union Beach. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Jersey. Key points include:
The cost of living in Union Beach is 127 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Union Beach is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Union Beach is $527,337.
The median income in Union Beach is $119,250.
Union Beach's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Union Beach Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Union Beach | New Jersey | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 125 | 100 |
| Services | 106 | 107 | 100 |
| Groceries | 108 | 113 | 100 |
| Health | 162 | 155 | 100 |
| Housing | 118 | 116 | 100 |
| Transportation | 109 | 112 | 100 |
| Utilities | 115 | 113 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Union Beach, NJ Weather
The average high in Union Beach is 62.8° and the average low is 45.0°.
There are 77.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 46.8 inches of precipitation each year with 24.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Union Beach |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 62.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 46.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 24.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Union Beach Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Union Beach
The current population in Union Beach is 5,707. The population has decreased 9.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,707 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 5,722 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 5,751 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 5,781 | 7.8% |
| 2020 | 5,362 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 5,390 | -2.9% |
| 2018 | 5,549 | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 5,634 | -2.4% |
| 2016 | 5,770 | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 5,885 | -2.6% |
| 2014 | 6,040 | -1.8% |
| 2013 | 6,150 | -1.6% |
| 2012 | 6,252 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 6,293 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 6,324 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Union Beach
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Union Beach is:
76.3% White with 4,355 White residents.
6.1% African American with 349 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.8% Asian with 44 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 15 Other residents.
1.0% Two Or More with 57 Two Or More residents.
15.5% Hispanic with 887 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Union Beach | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.3% | 50.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 6.1% | 12.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 10.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.0% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 15.5% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Union Beach
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Union Beach is 50.1% female with 2,858 female residents.
Union Beach is 49.9% male with 2,849 male residents.
| Gender | Union Beach | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.9% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Union Beach for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Union Beach completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Union Beach completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in Union Beach completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Union Beach completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Union Beach completed associate's degree.
25.0% of adults in Union Beach completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Union Beach completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Union Beach completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Union Beach completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Union Beach | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Union Beach, New Jersey
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3.1% of households in Union Beach earn Less than $10,000.
2.0% of households in Union Beach earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.9% of households in Union Beach earn $15,000 to $24,999.
0.0% of households in Union Beach earn $25,000 to $34,999.
2.9% of households in Union Beach earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.7% of households in Union Beach earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.1% of households in Union Beach earn $75,000 to $99,999.
29.1% of households in Union Beach earn $100,000 to $149,999.
15.4% of households in Union Beach earn $150,000 to $199,999.
20.8% of households in Union Beach earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Union Beach | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.1% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.0% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.9% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 0.0% | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2.9% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.7% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.1% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 29.1% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.4% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 20.8% | 21.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
