Life in Union County

Union County combines the best of both worlds, allowing residents to enjoy a metropolitan lifestyle in a rural setting. Located in the Southern Piedmont, Union County has a population of approximately 132,000 with the county ranking as the fastest growing county in North Carolina. The county’s economy is built on a combination of agriculture and a growth in business and industry. Located within 20 minutes of Charlotte, residents are offered abundant cultural opportunities, entertainment experiences and educational resources.

Union County is buffered from this urban city by the agricultural landscape of the county. Citizens enjoy the small town closeness just minutes from a metropolitan environment. The city of Monroe is the county seat; other incorporated towns are Fairview, Marshville, Wingate, Weddington, Waxhaw, Stallings, Lake Park, Marvin, Indian Trail, Wesley Chapel, Unionville, Mineral Springs and Hemby Bridge.

Union County’s central location within the state provides quick access to both the mountains and the seashore. Union County is also within commuting distance of several nationally ranked colleges and universities.

 


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  1. HI everyone, We love reading your blog and are glad that you enjoyed reading about our class too. It is amazing that we can talk when we are so far away fromach other. 🙂

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