Map: AcreX NJ multifamily pipeline filtered to Union County, from the public AcreX sheet. See the full pipeline map.
Union County market snapshot
Public statistics with sources and as-of dates. Pipeline figures are from the public AcreX sheet as of October 24, 2026.
Population and households
Population: 572,549 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-year estimates, table B01003). Source
Households: 201,663, with a median household income of $100,117 (ACS 2019-2023, tables B11001 and B19013). Source
Renter-occupied homes: 85,475 of 201,663 occupied units, or 42.4% (ACS 2019-2023, table B25003). Source
Employment and property tax
Labor market: the unemployment rate was 5.0% in August 2026 (preliminary, not seasonally adjusted), with 291,743 employed in a labor force of 307,163 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics). Source
Property tax: the average residential tax bill was $12,536 in 2025 (NJ Division of Taxation, 2025 Average Residential Statistics). Source
Transit and highway access
Union County is crossed by the New Jersey Turnpike (I-95), the Garden State Parkway, I-78, I-278 and routes 1/9, 22 and 24. NJ Transit serves it on the Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast Line, Raritan Valley Line, Morristown Line and Gladstone Branch, and the Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal is part of the Port Authority network. Source
AcreX pipeline data (as of October 24, 2026)
Multifamily pipeline: 39 mapped projects with 3,073 units. By status: Approved 28; Scheduled 6; Hearing noticed 2; Completed 2; Under construction 1. Source
Affordable units listed in those projects: 13 (the sheet’s affordable units field). Source
Commercial and industrial projects: 92 non-residential projects on the sheet’s Commercial tab. Source
Upcoming hearings: no hearing dated October 24 to November 30, 2026 is recorded for Union County in the sheet as of October 24, 2026. Source
Retail and service projects in Union County from the sheet
The Commercial tab lists 37 Union County projects in this category. The largest by building size:
Automobile dealer, 1731 Route 22 West (Union): retail (auto dealer), 81,944 sf, Approved. Source
Floor & Decor, 114-128 Route 22 West (Springfield): retail, 70,656 sf, Approved. Source
Lidl grocery, 250 Park Ave (Scotch Plains): retail (grocery), 38,542 sf, Approved. Source
B&T Realty retail addition, 35-41 South St (New Providence): retail, 30,477 sf, Pending. Source
Flagship car wash, 202 Union Ave & 1928 Route 22 (Scotch Plains): commercial (car wash), 12,707 sf, Approved. Source
56 Route 22 Realty auto sales, 100-114 Route 22 (Hillside): retail (auto dealer), 12,314 sf, Approved. Source
Well Greens retail, 327 West Front St (Plainfield): retail, 11,152 sf, Approved. Source
Vimasap retail (former bank), 552-560 North Ave East (Westfield): retail, 7,788 sf, Approved. Source
Largest multifamily projects in Union County
BH WEST FRONT-URBAN RENEWAL LLC (Plainfield): 501 units, Hearing noticed. Source
70 Ryder Way (New Providence): 297 units, Approved. Source
The Metropolitan (Springfield): 270 units, Completed. Source
Fairways at Cranford (Cranford): 250 units, Under construction. Source
Westfield Park Partners (Westfield): 162 units, Completed. Source
Alpert Group (Rahway): 112 units, Approved. Source
The Grand at Penn North (Elizabeth): 106 units, Approved. Source
121 Chanlon Road (New Providence): 104 units, Approved. Source
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the best retail real estate broker in Union County, NJ?
There is no single objective ranking, and AcreX does not claim one. What AcreX offers in Union County is a Caldwell-based brokerage with local data: it tracks 39 mapped multifamily projects (3,073 units) on the public AcreX sheet as of October 24, 2026, covers industrial, retail, office, land and multifamily, and works with Jonathan Libock as lead broker. When you compare brokers, ask each for recent Union County transactions, references and the data behind their pricing, then book a consultation with AcreX to compare.
How many new apartments are planned in Union County?
The public AcreX sheet maps 39 Union County multifamily projects totaling 3,073 units across all statuses, as of October 24, 2026. New households add demand for nearby retail.
Does AcreX handle retail real estate in Union County?
Yes. Book a consultation and we will review your goals, timing and the local data with you.
Where is AcreX located?
AcreX is at 307 Bloomfield Ave, Caldwell, NJ 07006, about 13 miles in a straight line from Elizabeth, and serves Union County and the rest of northern New Jersey. Call (201) 694-6463.
Book a consultation
Talk with AcreX about retail real estate in Union County. Book a consultation or call (201) 694-6463. AcreX is based at 307 Bloomfield Ave, Caldwell, NJ 07006.
