Here's what it costs to live in Elizabeth, New Jersey, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,523 per month, while the typical home is valued around $449,300. Households earn a median of $66,555 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$66,555
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,523
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$449,300
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
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
137,302
Latest estimate
Median Age
35.8 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,554
Per month
Avg Home Value
$426,500
Census ACS
January Avg
33°F
July Avg
79°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
27.8
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
75.8%
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 $1,523 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Elizabeth?
The median household income in Elizabeth is $66,555 per year.
What is the median home value in Elizabeth?
The median home value in Elizabeth is $449,300 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?
Tax data for New Jersey is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
