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Elizabeth, NJ

Founded 1665Union CountyElev. 5 m
Population
135,887
Median home
$393,500
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
38
Sex offenders
12

Overview

About Elizabeth

With about 135,887 residents, Elizabeth is one of New Jersey's notable places. Elizabeth was founded in 1665 and sits in Union County. The median age is 35.8 and the median household income is $63,874. Homes carry a median value of $393,500, and about 25% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (66.8%). Around 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 27 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
135,887
Median age
35.8
Median household income
$63,874
Per-capita income
$28,490
Poverty rate
15.3%
High-school grad or higher
74.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
Unemployment
6.9%
Avg. commute
27 min
Work from home
5.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White13%
Hispanic or Latino66.8%
Black15.2%
Asian1.7%
Workforce by occupation
Production, transportation & material moving29.8%
Service20.6%
Management, business, science & arts19.5%
Sales & office17.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance12.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$393,500
Median gross rent
$1,463/mo
Owner-occupied
25.4%
Median year built
1955
Households
45,932
Avg. household size
2.93

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Elizabeth has 38 public schools — 24 elementary, 2 middle, 9 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 26 schools
Reading58%
Math23%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety AcademyHighGrades 9–12
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory AcademyHighGrades 9–12
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell AcademyHighGrades 9–12
J. Christian Bollwage Finance AcademyHighGrades 9–12
John E. Dwyer Technology AcademyHighGrades 9–12
K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM AcademyHighGrades 9–12
Simon Youth AcademyHighGrades 9–12
Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical AcademyHighGrades 9–12
Thomas Jefferson Arts AcademyHighGrades 9–12
Terence C. Reilly School No 7MiddleGrades 2–8
William F. Halloran School No.22MiddleGrades 2–8
Abraham Lincoln School No. 14Elementary
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13Elementary
Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30ElementaryGrades -1–8

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime45% above national
Elizabeth558
New Jersey228
United States386
↓ 22% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime53% above national
Elizabeth2,986
New Jersey1,548
United States1,952
↓ 1% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Elizabeth Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Elizabeth.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Union County
Ice stormVery High
LightningVery High
Strong windVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Coastal floodingRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Elizabeth is in Union County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Elizabeth was founded in 1665 and sits in Union County. Elevation ~5 m.

Population trend
138K124K135,88720062024
Map of Elizabeth
Elizabeth, NJ
Where Elizabeth is
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Historic places

8 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Elizabeth StationFirst Presbyterian Church of ElizabethSt. John's ParsonageWhyman HouseBelcher-Ogden HouseBelcher--Ogden Mansion--Price, Benjamin--Price--Brittan Houses DistrictUnion County Park Commission Administration BuildingsFowler, Charles N., House
Notable people from Elizabeth
Nicholas Murray ButlerThomas MitchellRick BarryWilliam Halsey Jr.Judy BlumeElizabeth PeñaChuck FeeneyJonathan DaytonMichael ChertoffStanton T. Friedman
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Nearby cities
Newark (4 mi)Bayonne (4 mi)Linden (4 mi)Roselle (4 mi)Rahway (6 mi)Carteret (6 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Elizabeth, NJ (12)

Public sex-offender registry records for Elizabeth, New Jersey.

Angel Martinez, 61
Elizabeth · 07201
Luis Angel Reveron, 64
Elizabeth · Union County · 07206
AKA Luis Angel Reveron Perez, Luis Reveron
Edward R Sanchez, 39
Elizabeth · 07208
AKA Edward Sanchez, Edward E Sanchez
Paula R Correa, 66
Elizabeth · 07208
AKA Paula R Smith
Woodrow Franklin Wilson, 60
Elizabeth · Union County · 07201
AKA Brian Scott Putman, Woodrow Wilson
Kevin T Scott, 58
Elizabeth · 07202
Mark M Miller, 47
Elizabeth · 07202
AKA Mark Miller
Mark Miller
Elizabeth · 07202
Daniel K Miller, 49
Elizabeth · Union County · 07206
Christopher D Rodriguez, 29
Elizabeth · 07201
Bobby Lee Howell, 59
Elizabeth · Forsyth County · 07208
AKA Bobby L Howell
James Baker, 63
Elizabeth · 07208
AKA James Baker

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Elizabeth — frequently asked

What is the population of Elizabeth, New Jersey?
Elizabeth has a population of about 135,887, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Elizabeth?
The median home value in Elizabeth is $393,500, and the median gross rent is $1,463/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Elizabeth safe? What is the crime rate?
Elizabeth Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 558 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Elizabeth face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Union County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, lightning, strong wind.
How many schools are in Elizabeth?
Elizabeth has 38 public schools (24 elementary, 2 middle, 9 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Elizabeth?
Public registry data lists 12 registered sex offenders in or near Elizabeth. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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