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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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 13.5 sq mi (34.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 11,030/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6664°N, 74.1935°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Union County County |
| Nearest Airport | Newark Liberty International (EWR) 2 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 26.6 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.74 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.42 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 30.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | - | 93 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 58 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.8 in |
Elizabeth has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in February to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (3.0").