How much does it cost to buy a house in Union City?
Union City median is $1,180,000. At 20% down with current rates around 6.85%, expect roughly $236,000 for the downpayment and ~$6,186/mo principal+interest (before tax/insurance/HOA).
For Union City home buyers
Buy a home in Union City — the realistic playbook.
Union City median: $1,180,000. Days on market: 13. $/sqft: $674. Roger Grubb has 18 years of Bay Area buyer-side experience including dozens of Union City transactions. Buyer commission paid by seller — Roger costs you nothing extra.
What $$1,180,000 buys you in Union City
Family-anchored, BART-served, more affordable than Fremont. Union City BART, James Logan HS, Decoto and Alvarado neighborhoods.
Roger's insider take: Decoto neighborhood is the historic core. Alvarado has water access. Sugar Mill Landing has new construction.
Buying a Union City home — FAQ
Is Union City a good place to buy a home?
Bay Area buyers priced out of Fremont who want BART + mid-Peninsula proximity.
What schools serve Union City?
Key schools: James Logan HS (7/10).
What types of buyers does Union City attract?
First-Bay-Area buyers, BART commuters to SF/Oakland, Value-seeking families.
What's the catch with buying in Union City?
Top-tier schools across the board. Specific catchments matter.
How competitive is buying in Union City?
Average 13 days on market. Very competitive — expect multi-offer scenarios on well-priced homes.
How do I find off-market homes in Union City?
Roger Grubb has been transacting in Union City for 18 years and sees ~1-in-4 homes off-market. Call (510) 504-0402 to get on his buyer list.
Buy in Union City — one call.
Roger answers his own phone. (510) 504-0402.