Housing by town in Union County, New Jersey
Union County, New Jersey has 26 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,730 (±$23) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.6% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,290 in 2015–2019 (+34.1%; Up after inflation).
Mountainside Borough has the highest median gross rent ($3,500 or more) and Winfield Township the lowest ($1,111).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,730 (±$23)
- Households that rent
- 42.6%
- Median household income
- $103,202
- Places
- 26
Cities, towns and townships in Union County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Heights Township | $2,203 | 6.7% | $204,658 | $789,400 | $10,000 or more |
| Clark Township | $1,743 | 23.4% | $133,504 | $609,600 | $10,000 or more |
| Cranford Township | $2,199 | 22.5% | $155,972 | $660,100 | $10,000 or more |
| Elizabeth | $1,523 | 74.4% | $66,555 | $449,300 | $10,000 or more |
| Fanwood Borough | $2,446 | 15.1% | $195,529 | $635,200 | $10,000 or more |
| Garwood Borough | $1,753 | 45.6% | $110,670 | $533,300 | $10,000 or more |
| Hillside Township | $1,794 | 32.7% | $99,528 | $397,400 | $10,000 or more |
| Kenilworth Borough | $2,023 | 25.5% | $118,611 | $522,200 | $9,727 |
| Linden | $1,731 | 40.5% | $92,915 | $419,700 | $10,000 or more |
| Mountainside Borough | $3,500 or more | 12.1% | $211,538 | $810,300 | $10,000 or more |
| New Providence Borough | $1,903 | 24.2% | $161,599 | $769,900 | $10,000 or more |
| Plainfield | $1,767 | 55.2% | $85,908 | $410,800 | $9,920 |
| Rahway | $1,845 | 48.5% | $91,461 | $386,400 | $9,916 |
| Roselle Borough | $1,567 | 45.3% | $92,762 | $379,900 | $10,000 or more |
| Roselle Park Borough | $1,663 | 40.9% | $109,679 | $443,200 | $10,000 or more |
| Scotch Plains Township | $2,060 | 21.0% | $183,655 | $718,200 | $10,000 or more |
| Springfield Township (Union County) | $2,188 | 33.2% | $155,906 | $636,600 | $10,000 or more |
| Summit | $2,430 | 31.7% | $190,304 | $994,500 | $10,000 or more |
| Union Township (Union County) | $2,064 | 28.5% | $119,464 | $451,300 | $10,000 or more |
| Westfield Town | $2,357 | 18.9% | $232,629 | $953,400 | $10,000 or more |
| Winfield Township | $1,111 | 78.1% | $64,052 | $283,300 | $5,669 |
Unincorporated communities in Union County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranford | $2,458 | 64.6% | $79,508 | $646,500 | $10,000 or more |
| Kean University | — | — | — | — | — |
| Springfield | $2,332 | 15.3% | $250,000 or more | $607,900 | $10,000 or more |
| Union | $1,807 | 30.3% | $182,730 | $510,800 | $10,000 or more |
| Vauxhall | $1,830 | 48.3% | $111,421 | $360,000 | $7,246 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $29,050 | $48,450 | $74,800 |
| 2 people | $33,200 | $55,400 | $85,450 |
| 3 people | $37,350 | $62,300 | $96,150 |
| 4 people | $41,500 | $69,200 | $106,800 |
| 5 people | $44,850 | $74,750 | $115,350 |
| 6 people | $48,150 | $80,300 | $123,900 |
| 7 people | $51,500 | $85,850 | $132,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $91,350 | $141,000 |
How the places in Union County rank across New Jersey
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Crime reported to police in Union County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,487 | 267 | 10,835 | 1,947 | 556,492 | 20 of 21 |
| 2024 | 1,079 | 200 | 8,507 | 1,576 | 539,886 | 20 of 21 |
| 2025 | 819 | 151 | 7,552 | 1,394 | 541,738 | 20 of 21 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Union County recorded 819 violent and 7,552 property crimes, 151 and 1,394 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 91% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Union County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Police Department | 141,194 | 487 | 3,403 |
| Union Township Police Department | 63,958 | 13 | 1,018 |
| Plainfield Police Department | 56,992 | — | — |
| Linden Police Department | 45,814 | 86 | 978 |
| Westfield Police Department | 32,308 | 0 | 174 |
| Rahway Police Department | 31,004 | 58 | 229 |
| Scotch Plains Township Police Department | 25,285 | 8 | 112 |
| Cranford Township Police Department | 24,660 | 9 | 125 |
| Summit Police Department | 23,191 | 25 | 103 |
| Roselle Police Department | 23,152 | 45 | 216 |
| Hillside Township Police Department | 22,751 | 51 | 549 |
| Springfield Township Police Department, Union County | 17,743 | 15 | 139 |
| Clark Township Police Department | 16,469 | 3 | 224 |
| Berkeley Heights Township Police Department | 14,845 | 5 | 41 |
| Roselle Park Police Department | 14,470 | 3 | 89 |
ZIP codes in Union County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07083 | 58,170 | $2,060 | $455,300 | $121,887 | 27.3% |
| 07060 | 48,363 | $1,724 | $393,800 | $78,602 | 61.9% |
| 07036 | 45,671 | $1,668 | $417,900 | $91,882 | 42.3% |
| 07202 | 44,968 | $1,565 | $432,100 | $71,250 | 71.8% |
| 07208 | 31,937 | $1,400 | $459,200 | $65,511 | 72.0% |
| 07206 | 31,930 | $1,645 | $452,600 | $68,420 | 75.9% |
| 07090 | 31,111 | $2,357 | $953,400 | $232,629 | 18.9% |
| 07065 | 30,109 | $1,845 | $386,400 | $91,461 | 48.5% |
| 07201 | 28,467 | $1,530 | $467,500 | $60,080 | 80.2% |
| 07076 | 24,843 | $2,060 | $718,200 | $183,655 | 21.0% |
| 07901 | 24,314 | $2,287 | $987,900 | $179,701 | 33.6% |
| 07016 | 24,074 | $2,199 | $660,100 | $155,972 | 22.5% |
| 07203 | 22,646 | $1,567 | $379,900 | $92,762 | 45.3% |
| 07205 | 22,349 | $1,794 | $397,400 | $99,528 | 32.7% |
| 07081 | 17,171 | $2,188 | $636,600 | $155,906 | 33.2% |
| 07066 | 15,622 | $1,743 | $609,600 | $133,504 | 23.4% |
| 07062 | 15,399 | $1,881 | $396,100 | $98,344 | 36.2% |
| 07063 | 14,235 | $1,836 | $392,500 | $93,304 | 36.4% |
| 07204 | 14,093 | $1,663 | $443,200 | $109,679 | 40.9% |
| 07974 | 13,349 | $1,993 | $758,400 | $172,894 | 17.9% |
| 07922 | 12,195 | $2,203 | $785,300 | $202,944 | 7.3% |
| 07033 | 8,401 | $2,023 | $522,200 | $118,611 | 25.5% |
| 07023 | 7,799 | $2,446 | $635,200 | $195,529 | 15.1% |
| 07092 | 7,049 | $3,500 or more | $810,300 | $211,538 | 12.1% |
| 07027 | 4,885 | $1,753 | $533,300 | $110,670 | 45.6% |
| 07088 | 2,901 | $2,101 | $346,000 | $93,240 | 49.5% |
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Questions about Union County
What is the crime rate in Union County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Union County recorded 151 violent and 1,394 property crimes per 100,000 residents (819 violent and 7,552 property crimes in all).
Which place in Union County has the highest rent?
Mountainside Borough has the highest median gross rent, $3,500 or more a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Union County has the lowest rent?
Winfield Township has the lowest median gross rent, $1,111 (±$20) a month.
What is the median rent in Union County, New Jersey?
The median gross rent in Union County is $1,730 (±$23) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union County, New Jersey
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union County, New Jersey
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Newark, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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