Elizabeth, New Jersey

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Back to Elizabeth, NJ housing info, Union County, New Jersey, NJ smaller cities, NJ small cities, All Cities.   Submit your own pictures of this city and show them to the World General Map Google Map MSN Map General Map Google Map MSN Map General Map Google Map MSN Map Please wait while loading the map... Current weather forecast for Elizabeth, NJ Union County Population in July 2008: 124,755. Population change since 2000: +3.5%   Males: 61,746   (49.5%) Females: 63,009   (50.5%) Median resident age:   32.6 years New Jersey median age:   36.7 years Zip codes: 07201, 07202, 07206, 07207, 07208. Elizabeth Zip Code Map Estimated median household income in 2008: $43,594 (it was $35,175 in 2000) Elizabeth:   $43,594 New Jersey:   $70,378 Estimated per capita income in 2008: $18,278 Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $369,700 (it was $154,600 in 2000) Elizabeth:   $369,700 New Jersey:   $364,100 Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $385,609; Detached houses: $411,788; Townhouses or other attached units: $267,039; In 2-unit structures: $392,517; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $452,239; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $231,600 Median gross rent in 2008: $931. Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2008: 18.5% (34.1% for Black residents, 16.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 16.2% for other race residents) Recent home sales, real estate maps, and home value estimator for zip codes: 07201, 07202, 07206, 07208. Elizabeth, NJ residents, houses, and apartments details Profiles of local businesses: njlimoking Hotshoe Custom Motorcycle Inc OSEI: Elizabeth Put your B&M business profile right here for free. 20,000 businesses already created their profiles! Business Search - 14 Million verified businesses Search for:  near:   Races in Elizabeth: Hispanic (49.5%) White Non-Hispanic (26.8%) Black (20.0%) Other race (15.5%) Two or more races (5.9%) Asian Indian (1.0%) American Indian (0.8%) Filipino (0.7%) (Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races) Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Elizabeth: 139.5 (high, U.S. average is 100) Recent posts about Elizabeth, New Jersey on our local forum with over 700,000 registered users. Elizabeth is mentioned 2,199 times on our forum: Jersey City,Elizabeth,Paterson,Linden,Irvington, and Union City. Are they really as bad as people say?  (239 replies) NJSP arrest 91 gangsters from Plainfield, Piscataway, Perth Amboy, Morristown, E. Orange, Scotch Plains and Elizabeth  (77 replies) Is it wrong to have loved Elizabeth?  (62 replies) Is Elizabeth that dangerous??  (33 replies) Elizabeth, NJ - redevelopment projects and overall information  (69 replies) Moving to Elizabeth, Nj; Where can I be safe?  (40 replies) Latest news from Elizabeth, NJ collected exclusively by city-data.com from local newspapers, TV, and radio stations Ancestries: Portuguese (5.5%), Italian (5.0%), Polish (3.5%), West Indian (3.3%), Irish (3.3%), United States (3.1%). Current Local Time: EST time zone Incorporated in 1855 Elevation: 38 feet Land area: 12.2 square miles. Population density: 10208 people per square mile   (high).

Latitude: 40.66 N, Longitude: 74.21 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -4,812 (-4.0%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 13,488 (29.3%)

Area code: 908

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Elizabeth, New Jersey business and economic data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Here:	12.4%
New Jersey:	9.3%

Officers per 1,000 residents here:	2.86
US city average:	3.00

Average climate in Elizabeth, New Jersey

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Elizabeth-area historical tornado activity is slightly above New Jersey state average. It is 9% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/28/1973, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 18.0 miles away from the Elizabeth city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/28/1973, a category 3 tornado 29.8 miles away from the city center injured 12 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Elizabeth-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above New Jersey state average. It is 85% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 98.9 miles away from Elizabeth center
On 1/16/1994 at 00:42:43, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 97.4 miles away from the city center
On 8/26/2003 at 18:24:18, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, 3.5 ML, Depth: 1.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 47.2 miles away from the city center
On 1/9/1992 at 08:50:45, a magnitude 3.1 (3.0 LG, 3.1 MD, Depth: 4.9 mi) earthquake occurred 21.8 miles away from Elizabeth center
On 10/28/1991 at 20:58:26, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 43.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML)

Birthplace of: Rick Barry - (born 1944), basketball star, Raheem Orr - 2005 NFL player (New York Giants, born: Nov 8, 1982), Thomas Mitchell (actor), Ibrahim Jaaber - College basketball player (Pennsylvania Quakers), Rashad Robinson - College basketball player (Liberty Flames), William Sulzer - (1863-1941), Democratic, 1913.

Political contributions by individuals in Elizabeth, NJ

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Notable locations in Elizabeth: Elizabeth Port Authority Terminal (A), Elizabeth Station (B), Elizabeth-Port Authority Piers (C), Elizabethport Station (D), Julian Station (E), Elmora Station (F), South Station (G), Bayway Circle (H), Port Elizabeth Marine Terminal (I), North Elizabeth Station (J), Alexian Plaza (K), Liberty Theatre (L), Mickey Walker Community Center (M), Bay Way Community House (N), James E Kirk Community Center (O), Union County Courthouse (P), Terminal A (Q), Bonnel House Historical Museum (R), Sozio Hall (S), Eaton Memorial Home (T). Display/hide their locations on the map Shopping Center: Jersey Gardens Mall Shopping Center (1). Display/hide its location on the map Churches in Elizabeth include: First Pentecostal Church (A), Christ Episcopal Church (B), Alliance International Fellowship Church (C), Church of the Holy Rosary (D), Saint Marks Evalgelical Lutheran Church (E), Saint Mary of the Assumption Church (F), Saint Michael's Roman Catholic Church (G), Saint Nicholas Carpathia Russian Greek Catholic Church (H), Saint Patrick's Roman Catholic Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map Cemeteries: Saint Marys Cemetery (1), Rosemont Memorial Park (2), B'Nai Jeshuron Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map River: Elizabeth River (A). Display/hide its location on the map Parks in Elizabeth include: Kellogg Park (1), Williams Field (2), Carteret Park (3), Wilson Park (4), Caldwell Park (5), Walker Park (6), Brophy Field (7), Drotar Field (8), Jackson Park (9). Display/hide their locations on the map Post offices: North Elizabeth Station Elizabeth Post Office (A), Bayway Station Elizabeth Post Office (B), Elizabethport Station Elizabeth Post Office (C), Elizabeth Main Post Office (D), Elmora Station Elizabeth Post Office (E). Display/hide their locations on the map Tourist attractions: Botanica Del Valle (Botanical Gardens; 327 Morris Avenue) (1), Historical Society (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 1045 East Jersey Street) (2), Libreria Cristiana El Salmista (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 425 Elizabeth Av) (3), Hillside Historical Society (111 Conant Av) (4). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map Hotels: Hampton Inn Newark-Airport (1128-38 Spring St) (1), Centro America Express (206 2nd Street) (2), Hilton Newark Airport (1170 Spring St) (3), Econo Lodge Newark International Airport (853 Spring Street (US 1 & 9)) (4), Country Inn-Stes Newark Air (100 Glimcher Realty Way) (5), Flora Motel (815 Flora Street) (6), Econo Lodge Motel (853 Spring Street) (7), Four Points By Sheraton Newark Airport (901 Spring Street) (8), Hampton Inn Airport (1128-1138 Spring) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map Court: Tudor Court Cooperative (800 North Broad Street) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Average household size:

This city:	2.9 people
New Jersey:	2.7 people

Percentage of family households:

This city:	69.6%
Whole state:	70.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This city:	7.3%
Whole state:	4.9%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)

• Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
• Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Elizabeth, NJ

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• Hampton Inn Newark, 1128-38 SPG St, Elizabeth, NJ 07207, Phone: (908) 355-0500
• Newark Airport Hilton, 1170 SPG St, Elizabeth, NJ 07201, Phone: (908) 351-3900, Fax: (908) 351-9528
• Crowne Plaza Newark Airport, 901 Spring St, Elizabeth, NJ 07201, Phone: (908) 527-1600, Fax: (908) 527-1327
• Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel, 1000 Spring St, Elizabeth, NJ 07201, Phone: (908) 436-4600, Fax: (908) 527-0238
• Extended Stay America, 45 Glimcher Realty Way, Elizabeth, NJ 07201, Phone: (908) 355-4300, Fax: (908) 355-5181
• Residence Inn By Marriott, 83 Glimcher Realty Way, Elizabeth, NJ 07201, Phone: (908) 352-4300, Fax: (908) 352-4344
• Courtyard By Marriott Elizabeth/Newark Airport, 87 Glimchor Realty Way, Elizabeth, NJ 07201, Phone: (800) 321-2211, Fax: (908) 436-9888
• Country Inn & Suites Newark Airport, 100 Glimcher Realty Way, Elizabeth, NJ 07201, Phone: (800) 456-4000, Fax: (908) 965-0954
• Econo Lodge, 853 Spring St, Elizabeth, NJ 07201, Phone: (908) 353-1365, Fax: (908) 353-2927

Here		65.5%
USA		50.2%

6.21% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($55,931 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	6.21%
New Jersey average:	6.12%

0.09% of residents moved from foreign countries ($1,193 average AGI)

Union County:	0.09%
New Jersey average:	0.14%

from Essex County, NJ	1.58% ($43,782 average AGI)
from Middlesex County, NJ	0.79% ($45,395)
from Hudson County, NJ	0.64% ($64,325)

7.47% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($58,861 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	7.47%
New Jersey average:	6.89%

0.06% of residents moved to foreign countries ($727 average AGI)

Union County:	0.06%
New Jersey average:	0.09%

to Middlesex County, NJ	1.18% ($47,329 average AGI)
to Essex County, NJ	0.93% ($39,626)
to Somerset County, NJ	0.63% ($72,811)

• Fire: 296
• Hazardous Condition: 217
• Service Call: 5
• Good Intent Call: 1

• #11 on the list of "Top 100 cities with highest percentage of renters (pop. 50,000+)"
• #25 on the list of "Top 100 cities with highest percentage of foreign-born residents (pop. 50,000+)"
• #37 on the list of "Top 100 least-educated cities (pop. 50,000+)"
• #47 on the list of "Top 100 cities with smallest houses (pop. 50,000+)"
• #83 on the list of "Top 100 cities with old houses but young residents (pop. 50,000+)"
• #86 on the list of "Top 100 cities with oldest houses (pop. 50,000+)"

• #64 (07201) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Haitian first ancestries"
• #68 (07208) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Liberian first ancestries"
• #69 (07201) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Portuguese first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
• #74 (07201) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Brazilian first ancestries"

• #3 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Nitrogen Dioxide air pollution readings in 2005 (ppm)"
• #35 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Sulfur Oxides Annual air pollution readings in 2005 (µg/m³)"
• #52 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Particulate Matter (PM_2.5) 24-hour air pollution readings in 2005 (µg/m³)"
• #71 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people moving out compared to moving in (pop. 50,000+)"
• #80 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Kerry (Democrat) in the 2004 Presidential Election, pop. 50,000+"