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Elizabeth, New Jersey by the numbers
FBI figures for 2025 show 3.4 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Elizabeth, 77% higher than the rate across New Jersey (1.9). Median household income is $66,555 and the median home value is $449,300. About 137,302 people live in Elizabeth.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Elizabeth?
Elizabeth's violent-crime rate for 2025 was 3.4 per 1,000 residents, based on 485 offenses reported to the FBI. For comparison, that is 77% higher than the New Jersey rate (1.9) and close to the national rate (3.3). 1 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Property crime came to 3,399 offenses (24.1 per 1,000; New Jersey: 12.5). Car thefts stand out: 4.8 per 1,000, about 2.4 times the national rate. Compared with 2021, when 643 were reported, the count is down 25%.
| Offense (2025) | Elizabeth count | Per 1,000 | New Jersey per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 485 | 3.4 | 1.9 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 38 | 0.27 | 0.16 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 109 | 0.77 | 0.37 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 337 | 2.4 | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 3,399 | 24.1 | 12.5 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 157 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 2,568 | 18.2 | 9.9 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 674 | 4.8 | 1.5 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Elizabeth changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 643 | 2,978 | 10 |
| 2022 | 646 | 3,425 | 2 |
| 2023 | 745 | 3,987 | 10 |
| 2024 | 570 | 3,682 | 7 |
| 2025 | 485 | 3,399 | 1 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Elizabeth Police Department's own reports.
How does Elizabeth compare with New Jersey?
The median household income in Elizabeth is $66,555, 36% lower than the New Jersey median ($103,556). The median owner-occupied home is worth $449,300 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,523 a month. About 137,302 people live on 12 square miles of land, roughly 11,146 per square mile. The city lies in Union County and Essex County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Elizabeth | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 137,302 | 9,343,809 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $66,555 | $103,556 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $449,300 | $454,400 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,523 | $1,720 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 7.7% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 15.7% | 9.7% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 14.6% | 43.6% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 25.6% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 35.8 | 40.1 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Elizabeth?
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Elizabeth: Chemical Control. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
Union County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are river flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Elizabeth?
No highway work zones were listed in Elizabeth city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Elizabeth?
Inside the city limits there are 38 public schools (2024-25) and 4 private schools (2023-24). 4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: Park Service units in the area: African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument, Federal Hall National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Governors Island National Monument. 12 state parks or recreation areas: Cheesequake State Park, Clay Pit Ponds State Park, Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park, Edison State Park and FDR Four Freedoms State Park and 7 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Elizabeth
Gun shops
No gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Elizabeth city limits. There is 1 licensed dealer without a public storefront (not shown).
Liquor stores
25 liquor stores are on the map inside the Elizabeth city limits: Allied Beverage Group (Elizabeth), Bayway World of Liquor (Elizabeth), Bazan World Liquors (Elizabeth), Butler's Liquor Store (Elizabeth), Cantinho Liquors (Elizabeth), Continental Wine & Liquors (Elizabeth), Elmora Liquors (Elizabeth), Gallo Wine Sales of Nj (Elizabeth) and 17 more. New Jersey has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Elizabeth city limits: Planned Parenthood of Northern, Central and Southern NJ-Elizabeth (Elizabeth).
See them on the map: liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Elizabeth?
In 2025, Elizabeth had 3.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (485 reported), 77% higher than the New Jersey rate (1.9). The property-crime rate was 24.1 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Elizabeth?
$66,555 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $103,556 for New Jersey.
How much do homes cost in Elizabeth?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $449,300 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $454,400 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Elizabeth?
Union County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are river flooding (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Newark, NJ (4 mi) · Bayonne, NJ (4 mi) · East Orange, NJ (7 mi) · Jersey City, NJ (7 mi) · Hoboken, NJ (10 mi) · Perth Amboy, NJ (11 mi)
More: New Jersey statewide numbers · county pages: Union County and Essex County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Elizabeth city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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