Here's what it costs to live in Elizabeth, New Jersey, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,463 per month, while the typical home is valued around $393,500. Households earn a median of $63,874 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$63,874
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,463
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$393,500
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
10.75%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
6.63%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
135,887
Latest estimate
Median Age
35.8 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Elizabeth?
The cost of living index for Elizabeth is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Elizabeth?
The median gross rent in Elizabeth is $1,463 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Elizabeth?
The median household income in Elizabeth is $63,874 per year.
What is the median home value in Elizabeth?
The median home value in Elizabeth is $393,500 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Elizabeth?
Air quality data for Elizabeth is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Elizabeth?
New Jersey has a top state income tax rate of 10.75% and a statewide sales tax of 6.63% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology