Union, NJ housing market
The typical Union home is worth about $581,000, up 3.2% in a year, close to the New Jersey typical home.
Home values, sales, trends and how Union compares with the towns next door — updated as new data is published.
Union at a glance
Only 2 sales in April 2026: in a market this size, monthly medians swing a lot, so the typical value above is the steadier guide.
Typical home value, 2016–2026
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| January | Union | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $308,000 | $317,000 |
| 2018 | $335,000 | $330,000 |
| 2019 | $358,000 | $343,000 |
| 2020 | $375,000 | $358,000 |
| 2021 | $410,000 | $394,000 |
| 2022 | $463,000 | $441,000 |
| 2023 | $475,000 | $471,000 |
| 2024 | $524,000 | $511,000 |
| 2025 | $550,000 | $551,000 |
| 2026 | $580,000 | $568,000 |
| August 2026 | $581,000 | $580,000 |
Union and its neighbors
| Town | Typical value | 1-yr change | Days on market | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union | $581K | +3.2% | — | $119,464 |
| Hillside | $523K | 0% | — | $99,528 |
| Springfield | $708K | +0.5% | — | $155,906 |
| Kenilworth | $634K | +3.6% | 41 | $118,611 |
| Millburn | $1.31M | +10.5% | — | $250,001 |
| Elizabeth | $549K | +2.4% | 29 | $66,555 |
| Maplewood | $974K | +7.1% | — | $173,500 |
4.9 years of income
The typical Union home costs about 4.9 years of the town's median household income, less than across New Jersey (5.6 years).
How Union ranks on affordability →
Home value ÷ ACS median household income.
Owners, rent & taxes
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024.
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), Zillow Research, August 2026. Sales, days on market and supply: Redfin Data Center, April 2026. Income, ownership, taxes and rent: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Listings link to their publishers.