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Elizabeth, NJ — ZIP 07206

Population: 31,930 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 07206 (Elizabeth, NJ) is $514,173 — up 3.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $665,000 after a median 200 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,110/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with icestorm, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$514,173

Median home value

+3.0%

1-year change

200

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$514,173
1-year appreciation
+3.0%
3-year appreciation
+17.8%
5-year appreciation
+43.2%
10-year appreciation
+205.3%
All-time peak (2025-12)
$518,593
House Price Index (state)
430.8 (+5.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$665,000
Median list price
$522,000
Median price per sqft
$340
Median days on market
200 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
14
Sale-to-list ratio
99.4%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+2.8%
New listings (monthly)
4

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,110/mo
1-year rent change
+3.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,385/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,731/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,099/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,729/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,149/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
112.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
Terence C. Reilly School No 7, Sonia Sotomayor School No 25, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52, Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28, iPrep Academy School No 8

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
17.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
4
Nearest Superfund site
Chemical Control (0.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
58.5 in
Annual snowfall
7.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
163
Days with Moderate air quality
197
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
227

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
573,281
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
495,689

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
23
Nearest national park
National Parks of New York Harbor (7 mi)
National parks include
National Parks of New York Harbor, Statue Of Liberty National Monument, Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
63
Hospitals include
HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER, PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,824 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,959
Housing built before 1970
57.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.8%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
55.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
199,693
Average weekly wage
$1,578
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
89

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 07206State medianUS median
Median home value$514,173$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$665,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market200 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$2,110/mo$2,540/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 07206?
$514,173.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 07206?
$665,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 07206?
Median days on market: 200 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 07206?
Typical rent: $2,110/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 07206?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 07206 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 07206?
Risk to homes is higher than 18% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 07206?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 07206?
4 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Chemical Control, 0.8 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 07206?
9 schools (7 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 07206 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 07206?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 07206?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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