Real Estate Investing in Union City, Pennsylvania

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 7,489 • Erie County

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Should you buy in Union City, PA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (72/100)

Solid choice — stable market with a reasonable entry point and good rental backup if you ever need to move.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 26.5% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.6% 5yr CAGR

4.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $168,192
Avg Monthly Rent $945
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Union City Real Estate

Across Union City's 1 ZIPs, the picture is modest: $168K median values, $945/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

firmly Union City's aggregate rating of ★★★☆☆ reflects underwhelming investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

Rent trends and price trends in Union City are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in Pennsylvania.

The 0% renter share in Union City masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Best ZIP codes in Erie, PA

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Avg Home Value
$168,192
Avg Monthly Rent
$945
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (PA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Erie, PA metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
41%
Days Pending
0/2
19 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Erie, PA metro
19
Days to pending
10.0%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

Neighborhoods in Union City

ZIP Codes in Union City, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Union City, PA

Are homes affordable in Union City, PA?

Union City, PA median home values land near $168K. That is reasonable territory for investors looking at $945/mo-per-month rentals.

Is Union City, PA good for landlords?

Union City, PA falls under PA landlord-tenant law, which is landlord-friendly. That backdrop makes day-to-day property management reasonable.

What approach is best for Union City, PA real estate?

Investors who focus on careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management typically do well in Union City, PA. The numbers - $168K homes against $945/mo rents - support that play.

Is Union City, PA a good market for buy-and-hold investors?

Our data puts Union City, PA at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $168K and rents around $945/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

How strong are rents in Union City, PA?

Investors in Union City, PA typically see rents near $945/mo per month against $168K home values - a solid setup for rental cash flow.

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