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Union Township is a 9-square-mile Union County township of roughly 58,000 residents — and one of the most reliable, family-oriented residential markets in the broader Newark/Union County corridor. Anchored by Kean University, the Union NJ Transit station on the Raritan Valley Line, and the always-busy Route 22 commercial corridor, Union combines suburban residential character with genuine commercial depth and easy access to NYC, Newark, and the broader North Jersey region. The housing stock is largely well-kept colonials, capes, ranches, and split-levels in established neighborhoods that buyers and sellers have known for generations.
Our Union office at 1915 Morris Avenue sits in the township and works the local market continuously — buyers, sellers, investors, first-time homeowners, and the multi-family inventory that's increasingly common as Union's housing stock matures.
Union's housing is overwhelmingly single-family — colonials, capes, ranches, and split-levels mostly built between the 1920s and 1970s. There are also pockets of multi-family inventory (duplexes, two-families, three-families) that appeal to investors and house-hackers. The Battle Hill neighborhood (around the Battle Hill Monument area) is one of Union's most-requested sections — slightly elevated, established, and family-oriented. The streets around Kean University attract a mix of long-time residents, faculty, and student-rental investors. The Putnam Manor and Larchmont areas offer some of the larger established homes. The Morris Avenue corridor around our office mixes residential streets with the commercial core.
Township of Union Public Schools is a K-12 district serving the entire township. The district operates multiple elementary schools, three middle schools (Burnet Middle School, Kawameeh Middle School, Jefferson School), and Union High School. Union High is one of the larger high schools in the area with a comprehensive academic and athletic program. The school system's broad reach across the township means feeder patterns are an important consideration when evaluating a specific home.
Union's commute options are strong. The Union NJ Transit station sits in town with Raritan Valley Line service connecting to Newark and Manhattan (with transfer). The Garden State Parkway runs along Union's eastern edge with quick access north (to Bergen County) and south. Route 22 cuts through the township east-west. I-78 is minutes south. Drive time to Midtown Manhattan averages 35–55 minutes depending on traffic and route choice — significantly faster than most of our Butler/Kinnelon coverage area, reflecting Union's closer proximity to the city.
Union typically runs $525,000–$675,000 for well-maintained single-family homes, with starter capes and older properties available in the $400s and larger or updated homes pushing higher. Multi-family inventory (2-4 unit) can range from $550K to $850K+ depending on income and condition. The broader April 2026 Union County median for single-family homes was $677,500 — Union Township specifically tends to track close to or slightly below that, depending on neighborhood. Sellers in Union are receiving close to 105% of list, meaning competitive bidding remains common on quality, well-priced inventory.
For the full Union County market breakdown — buyer and seller playbooks, neighborhood-level dynamics — see our April 2026 Union County market report.
Union typically runs $525,000–$675,000 for well-maintained single-family homes, with starter capes and older properties available in the $400s and larger or updated homes pushing higher. Multi-family inventory (2-4 unit) can range from $550K to $850K+ depending on income and condition. The April 2026 Union County median for single-family homes was $677,500 — Union Township specifically tends to track close to or slightly below that, depending on neighborhood. Request a free home valuation for a specific Union home.
Battle Hill (around the Battle Hill Monument area) is one of Union's most-requested sections — slightly elevated, established, family-oriented. The streets around Kean University attract a mix of long-time residents, faculty, and student-rental investors. The Putnam Manor and Larchmont areas offer some of the larger established homes. The Morris Avenue corridor mixes residential streets with the commercial core.
Township of Union Public Schools is a K-12 district serving the entire township. The district operates multiple elementary schools, three middle schools (Burnet, Kawameeh, Jefferson), and Union High School. Union High is one of the larger high schools in the area with a comprehensive academic and athletic program. Feeder patterns are an important consideration when evaluating a specific home.
Union's commute options are strong. The Union NJ Transit station offers Raritan Valley Line service connecting to Newark and Manhattan (with transfer). The Garden State Parkway runs along Union's eastern edge. Route 22 cuts through the township east-west. I-78 is minutes south. Drive time to Midtown Manhattan averages 35–55 minutes depending on traffic and route — significantly faster than most northwest Morris County coverage areas.
Yes. Kean University is one of Union Township's defining institutions with substantial student, faculty, and staff presence. The streets around Kean attract both long-time owner-occupant residents and investor buyers focused on rental income. Proximity to Kean affects pricing dynamics in those specific neighborhoods.
Union Township is one of the more affordable, residentially-dense Union County markets, well-positioned for first-time buyers, growing families, and investors. Higher-end Union County towns like Westfield, Summit, and Cranford run significantly higher in pricing and skew more toward established family buyers with larger budgets. Union County overall is one of New Jersey's most varied housing markets.
Our Union office at 1915 Morris Avenue sits in the township and works the entire Union market — single-family, multi-family, investor, and first-time buyer. Call (973) 838-3600, walk in, or request a free home valuation to start.
Call our Union office at (973) 838-3600 or send us a quick note. We'll set up time to walk through your goals, the market, and what comes next — no obligation.
