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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

Crime Overview

Violent Crime Rate
719
per 100,000 residents
89% above
US avg: 380/100K
Property Crime Rate
3,028
per 100,000 residents
54% above
US avg: 1,960/100K
Safety Rating
Above Average Crime
Safety grade: F (1.0/5.0)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Per 100,000 residents. Thin line = U.S. average.

Murder
5.4 avg 6.3
Rape
38.8 avg 40.0
Robbery
298.3 avg 73.9
Assault
376.7 avg 268.5

Property Crime Breakdown

Per 100,000 residents. Thin line = U.S. average.

Burglary
283.5 avg 271.0
Theft
2,156.1 avg 1,401.9
Vehicle Theft
588.0 avg 282.7
Arson
0.8

Complete Crime Data

Violent Crime (per 100K)

Total Violent Crime719.2
Murder5.4
Rape38.8
Robbery298.3
Aggravated Assault376.7

Property Crime (per 100K)

Total Property Crime3,027.5
Burglary283.5
Theft/Larceny2,156.1
Vehicle Theft588.0
Arson0.8

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County)29