Union City, New Jersey
History
Located centrally in Hudson County, New Jersey with New York City just minutes away, Union City is the perfect place to work, live and do business. Union City’s history dates back to June 1, 1925 when the Township of West Hoboken and the Town of Union (familiar by the name of Union Hill) were joined together to establish the city of Union City. It was later on 13th January, 1959 when the city was incorporated as a general law city with its government being managed by a city council/city manager. This city plays home to about 70,000 residents belonging to an ethnically diverse community that consists of people of White, Asian, Filipino, Chinese, Asian Indian and Hispanic/Latino origin. With excellent educational institutions and a strong economy, along with several sports fields, parks and community facilities, this city promises to offer its residents a great quality of life.
Demographics
Across its eighteen square miles area, Union City offers a range of housing options. From affordable apartments to upscale luxury homes, the city’s attractive neighborhoods have something or the other to suit all budgets. For families with school going children, the New Haven Unified School District serving almost 13,000 K-12 students is good news.
Transportation
Route 495 and Bergenline Avenue are key public transportation corridors of Union City. NJ Transit, other buses and independent commuter vans (like dollar vans) are public transportation options that people can use. Though Union City doesn’t have direct access to a ferry or PATH station, it makes up for it with its pedestrian-friendly commercial and residential areas. Apart from being close to transit options, these areas also offer an assorted mix of businesses, restaurants and entertainment.
Views
From the city’s Washington Park, you can catch a breathtaking view of the Manhattan skyline. This park is home to 9 tennis courts, 4 baseball fields, a playground and basketball hoops to offer an array of recreational alternatives to many. If you wish to take in the city’s beauty from a higher angle, you just need to go the edge of the park and cross the bridge over Paterson Plank Road. Another must-visit place is the Firefighter’s Memorial Park, which is home to an Olympic-sized public pool.
Food
Union City’s diverse ethnicity gets reflected in its food. From Casa De Napoli and La Bella Salumeria’s delicious Italian fare, Cuban dishes at El Artesano Restaurant and El Unico de Elena Restaurant & Cafeteria, to Mama Alia’s Halal Lebanese Cuisine (for home-made Lebanese delicacies) and IHOP’s pancakes and delicious breakfasts, you won’t have any dearth of options when it comes to taking your taste buds on a gastronomical journey.
With these and much more to explore and experience, Union City beckons you.
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