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Elizabeth, NJ Community

70 discussions from residents and visitors

Roman Long

How is the nightlife in Elizabeth?

Random thought, Been living here since 2012. It's a a mid-size city city with about 136K people. You can expect to pay around $1,463 for rent here. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Let me know your thoughts. Night life is d...

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Sean G.

Elizabeth is underrated, change my mind

I keep seeing people overlook Elizabeth when talking about great places to live. With a population of 135,887, it's big enough to have everything you need but small enough to feel like a community. The downtown area has been revitalized. Weather is moderate — about 56F average.

2 replies 12 upvotes living
Grayson

Commute times in Elizabeth — how bad?

I'm a teacher here and Crime rate is something to consider — Elizabeth sits at 719.2 per 100K. Average temperature is around 56°F, so the weather is moderate. Poverty rate is 11.6%, which is around average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, n...

2 replies 39 upvotes jobs
Greyson Watson

Best industries in Elizabeth right now

Hello, I'm originally from Phoenix and The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is about average. It's a a mid-size city city with about 136K people. The city has invested a lot in new development. Should I be concerned? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a very car-dep...

3 replies 48 upvotes jobs
Ethan Sanders

Cheapest neighborhoods in Elizabeth?

Curious what people think. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is about average. Homes are going for about $393,500 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What are your go-to spots? Thanks for reading.

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Leah Martin

Honest thoughts on life in Elizabeth

I've been here for 2 years and Median household income is $63,874, which feels about average for the area. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is about average. With a population of 136K, Elizabeth is a mid-size city. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes som...

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Greyson Watson

Healthcare options in Elizabeth?

Been meaning to ask this. Any advice would be great. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Roman Long

Weekend activities in Elizabeth?

Hey everyone, Household incomes average around $63,874 in Elizabeth. Average temperature is around 56°F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is about average. Homes are going for about $393,500 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be...

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Avery Alvarez

Starting a business in Elizabeth?

Hi all, The median home value here is around $393,500, which seems about average. Am I wrong here?

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Sean G.

Life in Elizabeth as a young professional

Moved here 2 years ago for work. Elizabeth has a growing scene for young professionals. The income situation is decent — median around $63,874. Rent runs about $1,463/month for a typical apartment. The social scene is pretty active with lots of meetups. Would I recommend it? Depends on what you valu...

14 replies 7 upvotes living
addison_guy

First time home buyer in Elizabeth

So, I've been here for 1 years and Crime rate is something to consider — Elizabeth sits at 719.2 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is about average. Household incomes average around $63,874 in Elizabeth. You can expect to pay around $1,463 for rent here. The suburbs are where most famil...

1 replies 7 upvotes housing
Leah Martin

Is Elizabeth worth moving to in 2026?

Hi all, We're a young couple and Crime rate is something to consider — Elizabeth sits at 719.2 per 100K. Median household income is $63,874, which feels about average for the area. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. Prope...

17 replies 30 upvotes moving
stlguy2024

Best coffee shops in Elizabeth?

OK so We have two kids and Crime rate is something to consider — Elizabeth sits at 719.2 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,463 for rent here. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable...

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Hazel Green

Best and worst neighborhoods in Elizabeth

Hi all, I grew up here but left for a while. Rent is about $1,463/month for a decent place. Does this match your experience?

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Hazel Green

Elizabeth vs Tucson — which is better?

Been meaning to ask this. Homes are going for about $393,500 on average. Average temperature is around 56°F, so the weather is moderate. Poverty rate is 11.6%, which is around average. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is about average. The median home value here is around $393,500, which seems a...

26 replies 42 upvotes best-worst
Roman Long

What I wish I knew before living in Elizabeth

Hey folks, It's a a mid-size city city with about 136K people. Median household income is $63,874, which feels about average for the area. With a population of 136K, Elizabeth is a mid-size city. The city has invested a lot in new development. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of ...

7 replies 21 upvotes living
Greyson Watson

Moving from Omaha to Elizabeth next month

Hey everyone, I'm a teacher here and Crime rate is something to consider — Elizabeth sits at 719.2 per 100K. With a population of 136K, Elizabeth is a mid-size city. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Honestly, I think it's a great ...

0 replies 18 upvotes moving
Jayden Roberts

Studio apartments in Elizabeth — options?

Hi all, Average temperature is around 56°F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is about average. It's a a mid-size city city with about 136K people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Should I be con...

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Adam

Grocery stores in Elizabeth — recommendations?

Hi all, I'm a 46-year-old HR manager and The median home value here is around $393,500, which seems about average. Crime rate is something to consider — Elizabeth sits at 719.2 per 100K. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Any advice would be great.

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raised_ezra68

Quick question about Elizabeth

The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is about average. It's a a mid-size city city with about 136K people. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has invested a lot in new development. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a ...

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Adam

Studio apartments in Elizabeth — options?

Curious what people think. Average temperature is around 56°F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $393,500, which seems about average. The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather takes some getting used to. Does this match your experience? TIA!

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Avery Alvarez

Grocery stores in Elizabeth — recommendations?

It's a a mid-size city city with about 136K people. Poverty rate is 11.6%, which is around average. Average temperature is around 56°F, so the weather is moderate. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Tr...

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Nolan Perez

Day-to-day life in Elizabeth, NJ

Curious what people think. I'm retired and The median home value here is around $393,500, which seems about average. Poverty rate is 11.6%, which is around average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Has anyone dealt with this? The parks and ou...

23 replies 27 upvotes living
addison_guy

Cost of living reality check — Elizabeth

Curious what people think. Just moved here 2 months ago and Median household income is $63,874, which feels about average for the area. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Would love some local perspective. Cost of living is definitely rising...

10 replies 49 upvotes housing
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