At a Glance
Median Income
$84,750
$29,868 per capita
Home Value
$127,500
Zillow: $261,854
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
36.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
244/100K
5,622/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
293 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
3.3 / 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 $84,750 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,868. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,062 business establishments, including 172 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elizabeth is $127,500 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,854. Median rent is $1,125/month, with 36.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Elizabeth reports 244 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,622/100K.
Education
20.2% of adults in Elizabeth hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elizabeth has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population126
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density485/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans92.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$84,750
Per Capita$29,868
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$4,257M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,067
Housing
A+
Home Value$127,500
Rent$1,125
Ownership86.0%
Zillow$261,854
Housing Units61
Rent Burden36.3%
Crime
F
Violent244/100K
Property5,622/100K
Health
Obesity43.0%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,964/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation781 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute37 min
Broadband43.0%
Internet Speed192 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Elizabeth was founded in 1812.
The median home in Elizabeth was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 192 Mbps.
There are 172 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
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