Union Pier Michigan Real Estate
Union Pier is a somewhat exclusive and unincorporated community inside Berrien County, Michigan on the coast of Lake Michigan in a region known as Harbor Country. Although it is primarily a residential and lodging community, it is home to a 1 watt radio station which can be heard on FM Radio Station 87.9.
Union Pier, MI Geography
The total area coverage of Union Pier is less than 1 square mile. Although there are a wide variety of homes, shops, and hotels constructed here Union Pier maintains its natural, lush green beauty.
Union Pier, MI Demographics
There are less than 1,000 people living in Union Pier, and the most predominant ethnic background is Caucasian. Many of the local establishments, however, were once owned by Lithuanians – who migrated to the area in great masses after World War II. For the most part, only their structures remain; most of the families have moved on.
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Union Pier is home to some of the wealthiest individuals living along the shoreline of Lake Michigan, and the median family income is in excess of $80K. Most of the homes in Union Pier are occupied by medium sized families and retirees.
Union Pier, MI History
The first settler, John Gowdy, arrived here from New York in 1861 and was met by dense forest. Recognizing the close proximity to developing Chicago and the financial windfall to be gained from providing lumber to build the city, Mr. Gowdy and other motivated individuals from New York set out on the tumultuous task of clearing away the forest to construct a lumber mill capable of processing the abundant source of lumber.
Equally important as the lumber mill was the method by which processed building materials would be exported to Chicago. In order to ship their supply of lumber the motivated settlers built the Union Pier (which has since been washed away by Lake Michigan tides) which would load the ships and provide capital the settlement needed to grow.
Union Pier, MI Schools
Union Pier itself does not have any schools. Local residents are able to attend school in surrounding areas such as New Buffalo and Three Oaks.
Union Pier, MI Industry
The primary industries in Union Pier are agriculture and Lake Michigan real estate. Peach, strawberry, and apple orchards replaced the once bountiful forests, and the desirability of its location has made homes for sale in Union Pier a reliable investment for many residents throughout the years.