Although the feeling is still quite rural, in recent years Union and outlying areas have been experiencing a surge in residential growth bringing to the area newer suburban housing as well as luxury estates nestled on wooded acreage.
There is no major business or industry in the area and the residents seem to prefer it that way.
People seem to fall in love with Union because it's one of the few places you can still purchase a home in the "country" and be only minutes from city conveniences and the expressways. Union residents have the distinction of having the highest average property values in the county, the highest per capita income in the county and the lowest unemployment rate! Quiet and inviting, charming, warm and friendly--a real sense of community can be found here.
It's truly a great place to raise a family or a wonderful place to retire. Union has it all!
Transportation
Union is only 10 minutes from 1-75 and 20 minutes from downtown Cincinnati.
Schools
There are fifteen public schools in the area including 9 elementary. These are Florence grades K-5, Burlington grades K-5, New Haven grades K-5, Goodridge grades K-5, Charles Kelly grades K-5, Ockerman grades K-5; A.M. Yealey grades K-5; Collins grades K-5 and Stephens grades K-5. There are four junior high schools, Union Middle School grades 6-8 (complete in 1994); Ockerman grades 6-8, Conner grades 6-8, and R.A. Jones grades 6-8. Three senior high schools, Boone County, Conner and Ryle are available for grades 9-12. The Walton-Verona Independent School system is also available with grades 1-12. Also through the Boone County Vocational School you have technical training for high school students as well as adults. Parochial schools in the county are elementary St. Paul's, Mary Queen of Heaven, Immaculate Heart of Mary, and St. Joseph's Academy, all with grades 1-6. For high schools there are St. Henry and Villa Madonna, co-ed; Covington Catholic Boys School and Notre Dame Academy for girls, the last two served with city bus service. Calvary Christian School grades 1-12 co-ed is also available with private school bus pick up. Heritage Academy is also available with limited grades.
Churches
Union Baptist (over 100 years old), Union Presbyterian, St. Paul in Florence (Catholic).
Hospitals
The closest one is Booth Memorial in Florence at Turfway near Burlington Pike.
Shopping
Along US 42, that runs through the city, a service station, restaurant, barber shop, beauty shop, dentist, bank, antique and craft shop, convenience store and supermarket can be found. The Florence Mall area is only 10 minutes away.
Recreational Facilities
YMCA Swim Club (with single and family memberships available), Boone County Knothole, Pee-Wee football and soccer are available to the children in the area. Big Bone State Park is nearby with tennis courts, play grounds, ball fields and a museum and gift shop. Tri-City YMCA is only 5 miles away with a wide variety of activities for everyone (including indoor and outdoor swimming pools).
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