Union City is a bedroom town in southern Alameda county.  It won All-American City Award in 1999 - one of ten awarded in the nation.  The city is well-run and innovative in solving problems and is moving forward.

The city, population 67,240, has many new homes, many children and their schools enjoy strong community support.  The 1990 census showed that 3 of every 10 residents were under age 18.  Logan High School, which has probably the largest enrollment of any high school in Northern California (about 4300) has a reputation for hard work and close attention to academics.  Logan sends many kids to top universities and boasts one of the top athletic programs in the state.

Overall crime rate is low suburban average.  There is a 10pm curfew for kids under 18.  Union City also offers 17 parks, a senior center and BART.

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City of Union City
Union City Chamber of Commerce
Union City School District
Union City  Demographics