Union County, OH

This county of 75,622 residents needs 5,662 more housing units over the next five years.

Housing snapshot

Population
75,622 (2026)
Households
25,692
Median household income
$126,459 (2026)
Typical home value
$369,712
Owner-occupied
76%
Five-year housing need
5,662 units

Comparison to other Ohio counties

Union County: $126,459 Median income (2026 estimate)
<$49K >$107K
Union County: 1.47 jobs to household ratio
<0.41 >1.58
Union County: Permits since 2021 represent 21.4% of housing
<0% >5.9%
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How affordable is this community?

The typical home in Union County, OH is valued at $369,712, well above the Ohio average of $229,557. Union County, OH's median household income of $126,459 comfortably exceeds what is needed to afford the typical home, making this a relatively affordable market.

This chart tracks whether housing prices are keeping pace with local incomes. The gap between what homes cost and what households can afford reveals affordability trends over time.

How is the population changing?

Union County, OH has a population of roughly 67,324, growing steadily at 2.3% per year.

Population growth patterns reveal how communities are evolving. This chart shows historical population changes by age group and projects future trends based on demographic patterns.

How has employment changed over time?

Jobs by industry sector since 2012. Switch between local jobs — counted where the jobs are located — and resident jobs, counted where the workers live. On the local view the most recent year is a nowcast: it grows the latest local LODES job mix forward using recent county employment growth from QCEW and the BLS local employment series, so the newest point tracks today's economy instead of data that is roughly two years old.

How are households changing by income?

Union County, OH is a growing community of roughly 25,692 households, with population increasing at 2.3% per year.

Understanding how households at different income levels are growing or declining helps identify which groups face the greatest housing pressure and where new housing is most needed.

Who lives here today?

The housing stock in Union County, OH is heavily oriented toward detached single-family, which makes up 80% of units. Union County, OH is a strongly owner-occupied community, with 76% of households owning their home.

Households may have different structure type preferences depending on characteristics such as household size, income, employment, presence of children, age of individuals, and lifestyle choices. Understanding the housing stock in corresponding terms helps assess how well existing units align with existing households' ideals.

What does the housing stock look like?

The mix of housing types and ownership patterns shapes a community's character. This chart breaks down housing units by structure type and whether they're owner-occupied or rented.

How much new housing supply is needed?

To keep up with growth and fill current housing shortages, Union County, OH needs 5,662 new units over the next 5 years.

4,861
Units needed to keep up with expected growth
Projected total household growth from 2026 to 2031.
18.9%
Projected household growth rate
Expected increase in total households from 25,692 in 2026 to 30,553 in 2031.
801
Units to address shortages in existing housing stock
Production needs to address vacancy rates and other factors.
157
Replacement housing
Effective annual loss rate is 1.2 per 1,000 units.
294
Ownership vacancy adjustment
Owner-occupied vacancy is 0.0%. This is below the minimum stable target of 1.5%.
350
Rental vacancy adjustment
Rental vacancy is 1.1%. This is below the minimum stable target of 7.4%.
5,662
Total 5-year housing production need (2026-2031)
1,132
Annual production pace
Average units needed per year to meet 5-year need
22.5%
Total housing unit growth
Percent increase in housing stock over 5 years
4.5%
Annual housing unit growth
Average percent increase in housing stock per year

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