Elizabeth is a city in New Jersey state in USA with a population of 128484 residents.. The poverty rate of Elizabeth is 15.2%, which is 9% higher than national average. The typical household in Elizabeth earns $50647 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 49.3% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Elizabeth, only 76% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Elizabeth remained 6%, which is 28% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Elizabeth, only 15% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 23% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Elizabeth is 118, which is 18% higher than national average. Median home value in Elizabeth is $291300 , which is 27% higher than national average. While median income in Elizabeth remained $50647, which is 25% lower than national average.