Elizabeth, PA

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.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,378 Population 4,053/sq mi density
$45,278 Median Income $28,719 per capita
$109,800 Home Value
$780 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
350 Violent Crime/100K 750 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$45,278 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,800 home value, $780/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
350 violent crimes/100K (8% below avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $45,278
40% lower than US avg
Home Value $109,800
61% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 350/100K
8% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.1%
34% lower than US avg
Median Rent $780
33% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.5%
33% higher than US avg

How Elizabeth Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,378
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density4,053/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 90%

Economy

B
Median Income$45,278
Per Capita$28,719
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty16.5%
County GDP$132,892M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$109,800
Rent$780
OwnershipN/A

Crime

F
Violent350/100K
Property750/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault300/100K
Burglary250/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain42.4 in/yr
Elevation760 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+97.2%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute31 min
Libraries72

Is Elizabeth a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Elizabeth has a population of 1,378 with a density of 4,053 people per square mile. The median age is 38.1 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.7%), with 1.4% Hispanic, 1.9% Black.

Population

1,378
Total Population
4,053
People / sq mi
38.1yrs
Median Age
2% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.5%
Female 52.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Elizabeth vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.4%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.6%
88% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Elizabeth vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Elizabeth is $45,278, which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Elizabeth vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$45,278
40% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,719
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
IRS Avg AGI$94,625

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below US avg
Poverty Rate16.5%
33% above US avg
Establishments (County)36,316
County GDP$132,892M

Business (County)

Restaurants3,345
Healthcare4,791
Retail3,982
Manufacturing940

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,851
153% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate8.06%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.2 min
Work from Home4.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Elizabeth is $109,800, 61% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $780 (33% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$109,800
61% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$134
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio97.6%
Price Drops25.0%
Inventory4

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$780
33% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied56.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,851
153% above US avg
Effective Rate8.06%

Health Metrics: Elizabeth vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.3%
Premature Death8,412/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access93.3%
Healthcare Facilities4,791
Elizabeth has a violent crime rate of 350 per 100,000 residents, 8% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 750 per 100,000 (62% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Elizabeth vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent350.2/100K
8% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape50.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault300.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property750.4/100K
62% below US avg
Burglary250.1/100K
Theft400.2/100K
Vehicle Theft100.1/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)83

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Elizabeth has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.4 inches
11% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation760 ft (232 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density4,053/sq mi
Coordinates40.2716°N, 79.8872°W
County FIPS42003
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 22.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 20.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 39.4%
D 59.7%

Winner: Democrat by 20.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.1%
34% below US avg
High School+97.2%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density4,053/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries72
Healthcare Facilities4,791
Restaurants3,345
Retail Stores3,982

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)83
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.2 min
Work from Home4.4%

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