Neighborhood guide · 2026-05-01
10 things to know about Union City before you buy.
A buyer's guide written by Roger Grubb, a 18-year Bay Area realtor (DRE #01845823, Security Pacific Real Estate) who has transacted in Union City repeatedly.
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The median home price
Union City median in 2026: $1,180,000. That's $674/sqft on a typical 1,750 sqft home.
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How fast homes sell
13 days on market is the Union City average. A correctly priced, well-prepped listing often goes pending in 7-14 days.
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Who lives here
Bay Area buyers priced out of Fremont who want BART + mid-Peninsula proximity.
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What Union City isn't
Top-tier schools across the board. Specific catchments matter.
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The schools
Key schools: James Logan HS (rating 7/10).
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What makes it special
Family-anchored, BART-served, more affordable than Fremont. Union City BART, James Logan HS, Decoto and Alvarado neighborhoods.
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Roger's insider note
Decoto neighborhood is the historic core. Alvarado has water access. Sugar Mill Landing has new construction.
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Best fit for
First-Bay-Area buyers, BART commuters to SF/Oakland, Value-seeking families.
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Notable amenities
Union City BART · James Logan HS · Sugar Mill Landing waterfront · Easy 880 access
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Walk score
42/100. Car-dependent suburban.
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