Located just two miles across the Hudson River from New York City, Union City is located in Hudson County, New Jersey. With over 67,000 residents in its 1.3 square miles of land, Union City is bordered by North Bergen, West New York and Hoboken, towns which have many Brownstones, luxury apartments and condos for sale and rent.
 
Union City’s convenient location provides a fast commute to Manhattan, as well as easy access to many of New Jersey’s major roadways, including the Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike. Individuals and families looking to move to Jersey City will find a wide variety of New Jersey real estate for sale and a place they will love to call home. 

Since its incorporation in 1925, Union City has long been a destination for people with a wide variety of ethnic backgrounds. Union City boasts the largest Hispanic population percentage in New Jersey, and it also has a very diversified Hispanic population with Cubans, Dominicans, and the more recent South Americans and Central Americans. In fact, almost 60% of the population is foreign born and the city prides itself on its diversity.
 
Located on the Palisades and overlooking the Hudson River, Union City is directly west of New York City and provides impressive views of the Manhattan skyline. It a densely populated city that offers a wide array of dining, shopping and cultural activities for residents and visitors to enjoy. 

Home to over 300 retail stores and restaurants, Bergenline Avenue runs through the entire length of Union City from north to south and provides countless shopping opportunities for Hudson County residents. It is currently the longest commercial avenue in the state with many types of commercial properties for sale and rent. Also known as the "Miracle Mile", Bergenline Avenue continues to also run through Jersey City, West New York, Guttenberg and North Bergen, making it the main commercial strip for Northern Hudson County and a route for local parades, such as the annual Memorial Day Parade. Another busy commercial area is Summit Avenue, which offers even more shopping and dining options for residents. 

Union City is an up and coming community in a great location with a wide variety of New Jersey real estate for sale and rent, including luxury apartments, new condos, and historic Brownstones. A culturally and ethnically diverse city in one of the fastest developing areas of the country, Union City has something to offer everyone.

Web Resources:
The City of Union City
The Union City Board of Education