Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Elizabeth is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,378. Residents earn $45,278 per year, which is 40% below the national average.
Based on current data, Elizabeth receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Elizabeth offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Elizabeth is $45,278, 40% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. The poverty rate of 16.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Elizabeth is $109,800, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $780 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Elizabeth is below the national average at 350 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 750 per 100,000, 62% below the national average.
22.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Elizabeth experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 98.4% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
| 88% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $45,278 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,719 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,506 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $94,625 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.5% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 36,316 |
| County GDP | $132,892M |
| Restaurants | 3,345 |
| Healthcare | 4,791 |
| Retail | 3,982 |
| Manufacturing | 940 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,851 |
| 153% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 8.06% |
| Commute Time | 31.2 min |
| Work from Home | 4.4% |
| Census Median | $109,800 |
| 61% below US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $134 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.6% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $780 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 56.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,851 |
| 153% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 8.06% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.3% |
| Premature Death | 8,412/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,791 |
| Total Violent | 350.2/100K |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 50.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 300.2/100K |
| Total Property | 750.4/100K |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 250.1/100K |
| Theft | 400.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 100.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 83 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.4 inches |
| 11% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 760 ft (232 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,053/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2716°N, 79.8872°W |
| County FIPS | 42003 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.1% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 4,053/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 72 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,791 |
| Restaurants | 3,345 |
| Retail Stores | 3,982 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 83 |
| Avg Commute | 31.2 min |
| Work from Home | 4.4% |