Elizabeth

Elizabeth, New Jersey Overview

Elizabeth scores 48.7/100 overall (C), ranking #10 of 20 cities in New Jersey — below the state composite of 65.9. Education is the city’s relative strength at 76/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 7/100.

Income & Employment in Elizabeth

Elizabeth’s median income of $71,715 is 26% below the state median, but positive population growth of 1.7% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents. The local unemployment rate is 5.6%.

Safety in Elizabeth

With a violent crime rate of 557.7 per 100,000, Elizabeth exceeds the New Jersey average of 195. Safety is a factor prospective residents should weigh carefully. The property crime rate is 2986.3 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Elizabeth

Elizabeth has a cost of living index of 112.5 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly above the national benchmark. The median home value is $393,500. Median monthly rent is $1,463. Renters spend 24.5% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline. The price-to-income ratio of 5.5x suggests home buyers face a stretched market.

Health & Wellness in Elizabeth

The adult obesity rate in Elizabeth is 34.8% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 13.7%. Residents report an average of 17.8 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. New Jersey ranks #10 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Elizabeth

Elizabeth has a high school graduation rate of 82%. The student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Local districts invest $24,903 per student, well above the national median. The city has 37 public schools serving 27,563 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Elizabeth

The annual average temperature in Elizabeth is 53.6°F. Summers average 70.5°F. Winters average 38.5°F. Precipitation is abundant at 60.5 inches per year. 10.4% of commuters use public transit.

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