Elizabeth, NJ
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Elizabeth, New Jersey Summary
Life in Elizabeth research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Elizabeth over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Elizabeth:
The population in Elizabeth is 135,665.
The median home value in Elizabeth is $485,755.
The median income in Elizabeth is $59,939.
The cost of living in Elizabeth is 116 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Elizabeth is $1,390.
The unemployment rate in Elizabeth is 5.9%.
The poverty rate in Elizabeth is 15.4%.
The average high in Elizabeth is 63.6° and the average low is 45.5°.
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Elizabeth, NJ Crime Report
Crime in Elizabeth summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Elizabeth. Key points include:
There were 4,065 total crimes in Elizabeth in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Elizabeth is 3,032.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Elizabeth is 480.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Elizabeth is 2,551.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Elizabeth is 30.46% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Elizabeth Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Elizabeth / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 4,065 | 3,032.1 | 1,353.6 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 644 | 480.4 | 195.4 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 2 | 1.5 | 3.7 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 228 | 170.1 | 49.4 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 364 | 271.5 | 127.9 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 3,421 | 2,551.7 | 1,158.2 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 300 | 223.8 | 146.2 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 2,426 | 1,809.6 | 896.3 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 695 | 518.4 | 115.7 | 282.7 |
Elizabeth, NJ Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Elizabeth summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Elizabeth. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Jersey. Key points include:
The cost of living in Elizabeth is 116 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Elizabeth is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Elizabeth is $485,755.
The median income in Elizabeth is $59,939.
Elizabeth's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Elizabeth Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Elizabeth | New Jersey | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 111 | 100 | |
| Services | 110 | 104 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 106 | 104 | 100 | |
| Health | 94 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 135 | 130 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 113 | 106 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 115 | 108 | 100 | |
Elizabeth, NJ Weather
The average high in Elizabeth is 63.6° and the average low is 45.5°.
There are 75.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 48.3 inches of precipitation each year with 26.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Elizabeth |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 63.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 48.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 26.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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2 Reviews & Comments About Elizabeth
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Christopher Clarkin -
Elizabeth New Jersey is a dump from what I have seen. Although this area I live in is allegedly one of the best places to live in the United States, I disagree.
The Waviest One -
I Live In Elizabeth, NJ Currently Here Right Now & Right About Now The Beef Is Getting Bad Here. BUT ELIZABETH, NEWARK, EO, IRVINGTON & ETC SHOULD BE ON HERE DEFINITELY.
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Elizabeth Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Elizabeth
The current population in Elizabeth is 135,665. The population has increased 10.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 135,665 | 5.9% |
| 2021 | 128,153 | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 129,363 | 1.0% |
| 2019 | 128,042 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 127,759 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 126,964 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 125,888 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 124,795 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 123,905 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 123,176 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Elizabeth
Elizabeth is:
13.0% White with 17,667 White residents.
16.2% African American with 22,033 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 64 American Indian residents.
2.0% Asian with 2,775 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 10 Hawaiian residents.
1.2% Other with 1,595 Other residents.
1.9% Two Or More with 2,576 Two Or More residents.
65.6% Hispanic with 88,945 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Elizabeth | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13.0% | 53.0% | 58.9% |
| African American | 16.2% | 12.4% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.0% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 1.9% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 65.6% | 21.2% | 18.7% |
Gender in Elizabeth
Elizabeth is 49.8% female with 67,564 female residents.
Elizabeth is 50.2% male with 68,101 male residents.
| Gender | Elizabeth | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.7% | 50.4% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.3% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Elizabeth for adults over 25
16.0% of adults in Elizabeth completed < 9th grade.
10.0% of adults in Elizabeth completed 9-12th grade.
38.0% of adults in Elizabeth completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Elizabeth completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Elizabeth completed associate's degree.
10.0% of adults in Elizabeth completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Elizabeth completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Elizabeth completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Elizabeth completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Elizabeth | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 16.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 38.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 25.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 12.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Elizabeth, New Jersey
4.8% of households in Elizabeth earn Less than $10,000.
4.9% of households in Elizabeth earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.3% of households in Elizabeth earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.6% of households in Elizabeth earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.3% of households in Elizabeth earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.0% of households in Elizabeth earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.6% of households in Elizabeth earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.4% of households in Elizabeth earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.5% of households in Elizabeth earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.6% of households in Elizabeth earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Elizabeth | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.8% | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.9% | 3.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.3% | 5.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.6% | 5.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.3% | 8.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.0% | 13.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.6% | 11.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.4% | 18.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.5% | 11.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.6% | 19.2% | 11.4% |
