Union City, NJ vs Upland, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Union City
67.3
#1446 nationally
Upland
61.5
#1906 nationally
Union City leads in walk score (94 vs 48). Upland leads in median household income ($93,994 vs $59,967). Union City leads in crime level (7.4 vs 10.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Union City, NJ | Upland, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.3 (#1446) | 61.5 (#1906) |
| Population | 64,462 | 78,699 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $576,915 | $823,319 |
| Median Household Income | $59,967 | $93,994 |
| Average Commute | 33.5 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 94 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 7.4 | 10.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 132 | 158 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | R+2.1 |
D+
67.3 Score
Union City, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$576,915
Population
64,462
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
94
Northeast
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D-
61.5 Score
Upland, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$823,319
Population
78,699
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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