Housing by town in Union County, North Carolina
Union County, North Carolina has 14 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,496 (±$74) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
18.4% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,030 in 2015–2019 (+45.2%; Up after inflation).
Wesley Chapel has the highest median gross rent ($3,191) and Unionville the lowest ($978).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,496 (±$74)
- Households that rent
- 18.4%
- Median household income
- $102,900
- Places
- 14
Cities, towns and townships in Union County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview | $1,141 | 8.8% | $98,808 | $382,300 | $2,212 |
| Hemby Bridge | $1,544 | 15.0% | $71,688 | $298,400 | $1,524 |
| Indian Trail | $2,077 | 21.9% | $108,483 | $385,000 | $2,258 |
| Lake Park | $2,040 | 21.9% | $66,411 | $334,500 | $2,014 |
| Marshville | $1,117 | 43.2% | $57,837 | $172,300 | $1,175 |
| Marvin | — | 0.5% | $250,000 or more | $906,000 | $5,958 |
| Mineral Springs | $1,340 | 15.4% | $91,500 | $389,900 | $2,051 |
| Monroe | $1,246 | 38.4% | $72,540 | $309,100 | $1,994 |
| Stallings | $1,882 | 12.5% | $115,974 | $428,000 | $2,740 |
| Unionville | $978 | 12.8% | $96,028 | $336,200 | $1,820 |
| Waxhaw | $1,840 | 17.0% | $131,894 | $549,400 | $3,906 |
| Weddington | $1,927 | 4.9% | $190,766 | $824,100 | $3,990 |
| Wesley Chapel | $3,191 | 1.9% | $132,188 | $535,500 | $2,643 |
| Wingate | $1,123 | 39.1% | $63,068 | $229,800 | $1,438 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $24,650 | $41,100 | $65,750 |
| 2 people | $28,200 | $47,000 | $75,150 |
| 3 people | $31,700 | $52,850 | $84,550 |
| 4 people | $35,200 | $58,700 | $93,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $63,400 | $101,450 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $68,100 | $108,950 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $72,800 | $116,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $77,500 | $123,950 |
How the places in Union County rank across North Carolina
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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 | 511 | 219 | 2,852 | 1,222 | 233,404 | 4 of 5 |
| 2024 | 491 | 202 | 2,721 | 1,121 | 242,702 | 4 of 5 |
| 2025 | 450 | 182 | 2,254 | 911 | 247,463 | 4 of 5 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Union County recorded 450 violent and 2,254 property crimes, 182 and 911 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 98% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union County Sheriff's Office | 179,357 | 202 | 1,122 |
| Monroe Police Department | 41,528 | 220 | 969 |
| Waxhaw Police Department | 23,823 | 11 | 85 |
| Wingate Police Department | 4,571 | — | — |
| Marshville Police Department | 2,755 | 17 | 78 |
ZIP codes in Union County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28173 | 65,274 | $1,776 | $608,000 | $150,597 | 10.0% |
| 28110 | 56,971 | $1,376 | $342,600 | $83,480 | 25.0% |
| 28079 | 43,035 | $2,025 | $395,700 | $100,516 | 20.7% |
| 28104 | 36,641 | $1,801 | $533,500 | $138,017 | 9.4% |
| 28112 | 28,461 | $1,155 | $296,900 | $80,495 | 28.5% |
| 28103 | 10,714 | $1,145 | $248,200 | $76,924 | 18.5% |
| 28174 | 9,573 | $1,149 | $226,700 | $71,136 | 27.0% |
| 28108 | 34 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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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 182 violent and 911 property crimes per 100,000 residents (450 violent and 2,254 property crimes in all).
Which place in Union County has the highest rent?
Wesley Chapel has the highest median gross rent, $3,191 (±$1,710) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Union County has the lowest rent?
Unionville has the lowest median gross rent, $978 (±$560) a month.
What is the median rent in Union County, North Carolina?
The median gross rent in Union County is $1,496 (±$74) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union County, North Carolina
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union County, North Carolina
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC 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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