At a Glance
Median Income
$110,227
$39,508 per capita
Home Value
$444,000
Zillow: $661,254
Median Rent
$1,526/mo
18.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
140/100K
1,053/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.6%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.7%
10.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Elizabeth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elizabeth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elizabeth a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elizabeth residents earn a median household income of $110,227 , which is 47% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,508. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,132 business establishments, including 647 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elizabeth is $444,000 , 58% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $661,254. Median rent is $1,526/month, with 18.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Elizabeth reports 140 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,053/100K. The murder rate is 70.2/100K.
Education
39.6% of adults in Elizabeth hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% above the national average).
98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elizabeth has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,694
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density792/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$110,227
Per Capita$39,508
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$31,178M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,634
Housing
A
Home Value$444,000
Rent$1,526
Ownership88.4%
Zillow$661,254
Housing Units720
Rent Burden18.8%
Crime
F
Violent140/100K
Property1,053/100K
Murder70.2/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary140/100K
Health
Obesity23.7%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,121/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain19.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation6,532 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.6%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score7.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 45%
Commute41 min
Broadband99.5%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Elizabeth was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Denver International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.398 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 647 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
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