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NJ area data

Elizabeth, NJ

Aggregated across 4 ZIP codes in Elizabeth.

Population: 137,302 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Elizabeth, NJ is $530,413 — up 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $628,750 after a median 81 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,238/month. 37 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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$530,413

Median home value

+1.5%

1-year change

81

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$530,413
1-year appreciation
+1.5%
3-year appreciation
+17.2%
5-year appreciation
+42.5%
10-year appreciation
+165.6%
All-time peak (2025-11)
$533,461
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
$628,750
Median list price
$597,875
Median price per sqft
$334
1-year sale-price change
+1.3%
Median days on market
81 days
Homes sold (recent period)
14
For-sale inventory
77
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
19
1-year forecast
+2.4%
New listings (monthly)
26

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,238/mo
1-year rent change
+2.9%
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
37
Elementary schools
24
Middle schools
2
High schools
9
School districts serving the area
Elizabeth Public Schools, Union County Vocational-Technical School District
Schools include
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy, Winfield Scott School No. 2, Toussaint Louverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6, Madison Monroe School No. 16, Simon Youth Academy

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 (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
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
6
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
61.8°F
Average high
68.8°F
Average low
54.8°F
Annual precipitation
56.0 in
Annual snowfall
5.8 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
11.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-49,867
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
569,327
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
494,535

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
92
Nearest national park
Statue Of Liberty National Monument (6 mi)
National parks include
Statue Of Liberty National Monument, National Parks of New York Harbor, Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
63
Nearest airport
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) (0 mi)
Nearest major airport
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) (0 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
132
Hospitals include
HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER, PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 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
1,958
Housing built before 1970
63.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.0%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
65.4%

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

ElizabethState medianUS median
Median home value$530,413$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$628,750$555,000$325,000
Median days on market81 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$2,238/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 Elizabeth, NJ?
$530,413.
What is the median sale price in Elizabeth, NJ?
$628,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Elizabeth, NJ?
Median days on market: 81 days.
What is typical rent in Elizabeth, NJ?
Typical rent: $2,238/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Elizabeth, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, inlandFlooding.
Is Elizabeth, NJ in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Elizabeth, NJ?
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 Elizabeth, NJ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Elizabeth, NJ?
6 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Chemical Control, 0.8 mi.
How many schools serve Elizabeth, NJ?
37 schools (24 elementary, 2 middle, 9 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Elizabeth, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 11.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Elizabeth, NJ?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Elizabeth, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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