A wide assortment of property types is available, including horse properties, historic showplaces on the National Historic Register, small agricultural estates, and new starter to mid-priced homes in residential communities to million-dollar custom-built estates, in a beautiful rolling landscape ranging from heavily wooded areas to pastureland. One of Union's many prestigious developments is Triple Crown, a Country Club Community built around an 18-hole Championship Golf Course, rated as one of the 5 best courses in the State of Kentucky and "possibly" the finest in the Cincinnati area by Golf Digest Magazine.
According to recent census and other data, citizens of Union enjoy the highest property values, highest levels of education, highest level of income, lowest level of poverty and lowest level of crime in Boone County.
Additionally, the city of Union is experiencing the highest rate of growth of the county's cities in single-family housing development. Since the early 1980's, the thrust of the community and its leaders has been to tightly control commercial development, attract upscale housing development, and provide its citizens an environment that fosters a sense of identify.
Boone County is the crown jewel of Northern Kentucky and operates one of the best park systems in the United States. Nestled among the beautiful rolling hillsides are communities that offer the warmth and friendship usually found in small towns, with services and conveniences of a city. This combination of serenity and sophistication makes Boone county a compelling destination for visitors, businesses, and residents.
And downtown Cincinnati is only minutes away, enabling Union residents to take full advantage of the many entertainment and educational opportunities the city offers, providing Union residents small town living in a metropolitan area. Since downtown Cincinnati is just 20 driving minutes and a bridge away, residents enjoy "big city" perks like the symphony, theaters, opera, ballet and professional sports. But the attractions found north of the river are just icing on the cake for Union residents who find contentment in their own backyards. Cost of living is also an attraction as Northern Kentucky ranks third out of 30 major metropolitan areas for lowest home prices and low property taxes.