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Union County is located in the state of New Jersey. With an area of 105 square miles, Union County is one of the smallest counties in the state, while in terms of population it is near the top with 52,254 inhabitants. Union County's population density of urban makes it one of the least predominantly populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Elizabeth, with a population of 120,627.
Union County is one of the
affluent regions in the state. The median income for Union County residents is $59,524, putting the area in in the top half of all counties in New Jersey. In keeping with this, the average house price in Union County is $197,984, slightly above the state average of $179,635.
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The region spending on education in Union County is $12,178 per student per year, the highest in the state (and reflecting the high importance given to schools in the area). The student-teacher ratio in Union County schools is 14 students to a teacher.
Commute times for people living in Union County average 32 min., about the same than the number for New Jersey as a whole.