At a Glance
Median Income
$63,874
$28,490 per capita
Home Value
$393,500
Zillow: $548,920
Median Rent
$1,463/mo
32.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
412/100K
2,661/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
74.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
11.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
14.8% smoking rate
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?
C
2.4 / 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 6.9% (92% 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 $548,920. 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 412 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 8% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,661/100K. The murder rate is 5.1/100K.
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 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population135,887
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density11,030/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born50.6%
Veterans1.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$63,874
Per Capita$28,490
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty11.6%
County GDP$51,947M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,622
Housing
B
Home Value$393,500
Rent$1,463
Ownership25.4%
Zillow$548,920
Housing Units48,731
Rent Burden32.1%
Crime
F
Violent412/100K
Property2,661/100K
Murder5.1/100K
Assault261/100K
Burglary148/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death6,477/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
AQI43 (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?
Elizabeth was founded in 1665.
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.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
50.6% 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.