Elizabeth, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Union County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
135,887 Population 11,030/sq mi density
$63,874 Median Income $28,490 per capita
$393,500 Home Value $548,920 Zillow
$1,463 Median Rent 32.1% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
412 Violent Crime/100K 2,661 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$63,874 median income, 6.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$393,500 home value, $1,463/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
412 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Crime Overview

Violent Crime Rate
412
per 100,000 residents
8% above
US avg: 380/100K
Property Crime Rate
2,661
per 100,000 residents
36% above
US avg: 1,960/100K
Safety Rating
Average Crime
Safety grade: F (1.0/5.0)

Violent Crime Breakdown

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

Murder
5.1 avg 6.3
Rape
33.2 avg 40.0
Robbery
112.6 avg 73.9
Assault
261.4 avg 268.5

Property Crime Breakdown

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

Burglary
148.0 avg 271.0
Theft
1,909.0 avg 1,401.9
Vehicle Theft
601.4 avg 282.7
Arson
2.9

Complete Crime Data

Violent Crime (per 100K)

Total Violent Crime412.3
Murder5.1
Rape33.2
Robbery112.6
Aggravated Assault261.4

Property Crime (per 100K)

Total Property Crime2,661.4
Burglary148.0
Theft/Larceny1,909.0
Vehicle Theft601.4
Arson2.9

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County)29