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About homes in Union City

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Union City in Alameda County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1980Median year built1U.S. 1980
52%Built before 198015% built since 2010
1979Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1982
58%Detached single-family118% in 5+ unit buildings
65%Owner-occupied156% statewide
$1,105kMedian home value1California median $735k

The median home in the city of Union City was built in 1980, about the same as the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the California median of 1976.1 About 52% of Union City's housing units were built before 1980, close to the national share, and 5% since 2010.1 Owner-occupied and rented homes in Union City are of similar age: median build years 1979 and 1982.1 Union City has a mixed housing stock: 58% detached houses, 12% attached or townhouse units and 18% in buildings of five or more units.1

65% of occupied homes in Union City are owner-occupied (56% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Union City is valued at $1,104,900 (ACS), above the California median of $734,700.1 Home values above the state median tend to support fuller scopes; the written scope should still separate must-do from nice-to-have. Freezing nights are rare: the nearest NOAA station (Hayward Air Terminal) averages 1.1 nights a year at or below 32°F.2,3 With few freezing nights, water and sun rather than ice are what exterior details are built against.

Hot days are uncommon: about 9 days a year reach 90°F.2,3 Annual precipitation is low, about 16 inches.2,3 Low rainfall shifts the wear to UV and heat, which age finishes and sealants. Heating dominates the year: about 2,315 heating degree days against 367 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope.

Union City is about 25 miles from the ocean or Gulf coast in a straight line.4,5 Proximity to salt air makes fastener grade and corrosion protection part of every exterior quote. Union City sits in IECC climate zone 3C (Marine).6 Building permits in Union City are normally issued by the city building department.7,8

Share of Union City housing units by year built
Before 19402.6%
1940-19597.6%
1960-197941.3%
1980-199931.8%
2000-200911.3%
2010 or later5.4%
Sources and notes (8)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer files (2025)
  5. U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line coastline (2025)
  6. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  7. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  8. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  9. Climate figures are for NOAA station Hayward Air Terminal, 6.3 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Union City, CA?

Most home remodeling projects in Union City, CA land between $25,550 and $134,900, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Union City?

The median home in the city of Union City was built in 1980, about the same as the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the California median of 1976. About 52% of Union City's housing units were built before 1980, close to the national share, and 5% since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Union City climate like for exterior work?

Freezing nights are rare: the nearest NOAA station (Hayward Air Terminal) averages 1.1 nights a year at or below 32°F. Hot days are uncommon: about 9 days a year reach 90°F. Annual precipitation is low, about 16 inches. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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