Population 7,554 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Union Hill
Household size in Union Hill
| Period | Union Hill | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 2.59 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.82 | 2.62 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.86 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.63 | 2.56 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.03 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.63 people per household, Union Hill sits close to the national average of 2.65. Household size has edged down from 2.71 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Union Hill
| Period | Union Hill | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.9 | 39.1 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.8 | 39.8 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.1 | 40.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.5 | 41.1 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.6 | +2.0 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.5, Union Hill is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults and children. The median age has climbed from 30.9 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Union Hill
| Period | Union Hill | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.3% | 10.8% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.7% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 27.7% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 25.3% | 11.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about a quarter of households in Union Hill (25.3%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 4.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Union Hill has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Worcester neighborhoods.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Union Hill
Renters in Union Hill
| Period | Union Hill | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 64.5% | 32.4% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 68.2% | 34.8% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 70.1% | 34.9% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 60.8% | 34.2% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Union Hill rent: 60.8% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. More than one in five owners (22.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 3.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Union Hill
| Period | Union Hill | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 9.2% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.4% | 8.5% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 6.8% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Union Hill as nationally: 10.4%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Worcester area overall (6.8%).
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Union Hill
| Period | Union Hill | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1942 | 1961 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1941 | 1962 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1940 | 1964 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1948 | 1965 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Union Hill is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1948, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1942 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the west.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Union Hill
| Period | Union Hill | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $950 | $930 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,034 | $1,008 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,126 | $1,155 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,566 | $1,549 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$616 | +$619 | +$775 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Union Hill costs $1,566 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $616 a month since 2006–10, up 65%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 33.7% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Union Hill
Bachelor's degrees in Union Hill
| Period | Union Hill | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.8% | 33.1% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 34.5% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.8% | 36.5% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.7% | 39.8% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | +6.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Union Hill: 20.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has fallen 5.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Union Hill has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Worcester neighborhoods.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Union Hill
| Period | Union Hill | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.0% | 88.4% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.1% | 89.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.9% | 90.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 78.4% | 90.9% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | +2.5 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than one in five adults in Union Hill never finished high school, well above the national share: only 78.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has fallen 3.7 points, even as the national rate rose. Only two of Worcester's 26 neighborhoods have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Union Hill
| Period | Union Hill | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 7.7% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 5.1% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 5.3% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in Union Hill than nationally: unemployment was 6.4%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.2 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Union Hill compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Hill | 2.63 | 34.5 | 25.3% | 60.8% | 10.4% | 1948 | $1,566 | 20.7% | 78.4% | 6.4% |
| Vernon Hill | 2.17 | 41.6 | 23.5% | 82.4% | 9.5% | 1954 | $1,575 | 16.0% | 74.4% | 7.2% |
| Green Island | 2.68 | 32.8 | 36.7% | 81.0% | 18.7% | 1948 | $1,597 | 21.3% | 80.2% | 14.3% |
| Franklin Plantation | 2.40 | 35.3 | 14.3% | 66.2% | 9.7% | 1960 | $1,690 | 43.4% | 86.5% | 6.7% |
| Hamilton | 2.32 | 38.0 | 9.9% | 36.8% | 7.2% | 1957 | $1,577 | 40.0% | 91.8% | 6.3% |
| Grafton Hill | 2.39 | 39.2 | 10.4% | 37.9% | 12.1% | 1958 | $1,630 | 26.6% | 89.7% | 9.3% |
| Broadmeadow Brook | 2.53 | 37.2 | 7.5% | 43.9% | 14.2% | 1962 | $1,724 | 34.5% | 85.1% | 2.2% |
| Central Business District | 1.86 | 29.9 | 13.6% | 92.9% | 15.0% | 1969 | $1,524 | 45.0% | 80.1% | 5.6% |
| Bell Hill | 2.75 | 32.2 | 31.1% | 72.5% | 14.3% | 1945 | $1,803 | 31.6% | 81.0% | 8.4% |
| North Quinsigamond Village | 2.51 | 29.9 | 17.3% | 48.6% | 6.3% | 1938 | $1,632 | 43.0% | 93.4% | 3.7% |
| Institute Park | 1.94 | 30.9 | 8.2% | 87.6% | 20.3% | 1948 | $1,515 | 56.6% | 91.0% | 4.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Union Hill. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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