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Brick, NJ vs Union City, NJ

Brick, NJ vs Union City, NJ: What the data shows

Brick, NJ is in Brick, NJ while Union City, NJ is in Union City, NJ — both in the same state. On home prices, Brick, NJ is the more affordable option at $359,100 median — $88,900 less than Union City, NJ's $448,000. WYLT rates Brick, NJ as Think twice — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Union City, NJ as Think twice — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Brick, NJ has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Union City, NJ has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Brick, NJ has Low flood risk and Union City, NJ has Low flood risk.

Union City, NJ is the more walkable neighborhood. Brick, NJ scores 18/100 (car-dependent) versus Union City, NJ's 51/100 (somewhat walkable). For families weighing school quality, Brick, NJ has the higher school rating Brick, NJ rates 7.5/10 and Union City, NJ rates 6.6/10.

CategoryBrick, NJUnion City, NJ
Housing
VerdictThink twiceThink twice
Median Price$359K

Lower price

$448K
Median Rent$2K$1K

Lower rent

Median Income$101K

Higher income

$60K
Price VolatilityModerateModerate
Getting Around
Walk Score18/10051/100

More walkable

Transit Score1/10063/100

Better transit

Bike ScoreN/A36/100

More bikeable

CommuteN/A30 min
Safety & Environment
Safety GradeD+D+
Violent CrimeModerateModerate
Property CrimeModerateModerate
Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityModerateModerate
Community
Schools7.5/10

Better schools

6.6/10
Best for
FamiliesSuburban commutersSchool‑focused households
Young ProfessionalsShort NYC CommutersDiverse Community Seekers

Bottom line

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