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Elizabeth, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Union County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
135,887 Population 11,030/sq mi density
$63,874 Median Income $28,490 per capita
$393,500 Home Value $533,247 Zillow
$1,463 Median Rent 32.1% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
719 Violent Crime/100K 3,028 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$63,874 median income, 4.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$393,500 home value, $1,463/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
719 violent crimes/100K (89% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Elizabeth, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,874
15% below
$28,490 per capita
Home Value
$393,500
40% above
Zillow: $533,247
Median Rent
$1,463/mo
26% above
32.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
719/100K
89% above
3,028/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
58% below
74.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28% above
11.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
274 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)

Income
85%
Home Value
140%
Rent
126%
Poverty
94%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
128%
Crime
189%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Elizabeth a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Elizabeth residents earn a median household income of $63,874 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,490. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,571 business establishments, including 1,317 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Elizabeth is $393,500 , 40% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $533,247. Median rent is $1,463/month, with 32.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.

Safety & Crime

Elizabeth reports 719 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,028/100K. The murder rate is 5.4/100K.

Education

14.2% of adults in Elizabeth hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 74.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Elizabeth has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population135,887
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density11,030/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,874
Per Capita$28,490
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty11.6%
County GDP$51,947M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,622

Housing

B
Home Value$393,500
Rent$1,463
Ownership25.4%
Zillow$533,247
Housing Units48,731
Rent Burden32.1%

Crime

F
Violent719/100K
Property3,028/100K
Murder5.4/100K
Assault377/100K
Burglary283/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death6,477/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain58.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation20 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+74.3%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute27 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed183 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries24

Did You Know?

The median home in Elizabeth was built in 1956.
11.5% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 183 Mbps.
There are 1,317 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.