Union City

CA

Alameda County, California

Population 1.6M |Median income $129,367 |15 hospitals

Population
1,649,473
Alameda County
Median Income
$129,367
+90% vs avg
Median Home Value
$1,090,100
+379% vs avg
Median Age
39
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
1.6M+7%
Median Income
$129,367+79%
Median Home Value
$1,090,100+121%
Poverty Rate
9.2%-26%
Unemployment
5.4%-48%

Economics

Median Rent
$2,357/mo
Poverty Rate
9.2% -35% vs avg
Unemployment 5.4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 52.2%
Work From Home 25.7%
Public Transit 7.7%

Population

Asian 32.9%
White 29.8%
African American 9.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
34.9%
High Blood Pressure
28.5%
Obesity
22.8%
Physical Inactivity
20.6%
Binge Drinking
15.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
15%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.5%
Diabetes
11%
Current Smoking
9.3%
Current Asthma
8.8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 65.4%
Annual Checkup 72.6%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
7.1%
Coronary Heart Disease
4.8%
Stroke
2.8%

Hospitals 15 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
1
★★★★
3
★★★
3
★★
2
★
1
Average Rating
2.9/5
Total Hospitals
15
With ER
9
ALTA BATES SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER
OAKLAND · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★
STANFORD HEALTH CARE TRI-VALLEY
PLEASANTON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
EDEN MEDICAL CENTER
CASTRO VALLEY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FREMONT
FREMONT · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
WASHINGTON HOSPITAL
FREMONT · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
ALAMEDA HOSPITAL
ALAMEDA · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
ALTA BATES SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER - ALTA BATES CAMP
BERKELEY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMOND
OAKLAND · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN LEANDRO
SAN LEANDRO · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆
ST ROSE HOSPITAL
HAYWARD · Acute Care Hospitals
★☆☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Union City Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Virginia and North Central North Carolina

NOAA · 27m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Chester and York Counties in South Carolina

NOAA · 27m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central South Carolina Through 9:45 AM

NOAA · 28m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jenkins, Screven, and Allendale Counties Through 10:00 AM

NOAA · 34m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 34m ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Union City, CA? ▼
Union City, CA has a population of 1,649,473 people, located in Alameda County, California.
What is the median household income in Union City? ▼
The median household income in Union City, CA is $129,367 per year. The poverty rate is 9.2%.
What is the median home value in Union City? ▼
The median home value in Union City, CA is $1,090,100. Median rent is $2,357/month.
What are the top health concerns in Union City? ▼
The top health indicators in Union City include Short Sleep Duration (34.9%), High Blood Pressure (28.5%), Obesity (22.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Union City? ▼
Union City has 15 hospitals with an average rating of 2.9/5 stars. 9 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Union City? ▼
The median age in Union City, CA is 39 years. 52.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Union City, CA is located in Alameda County, California. With a population of 1.6M and a median household income of $129,367, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 15 hospitals with an average rating of 2.9/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Union City area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Alameda County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.