Livability Score

69
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Abica Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Formaggio's Cafe
Coffee Shop
North Side Cafe
Coffee Shop
Colombian Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
STEM Kiosk
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Grove
Coffee Shop
Melange Bakery Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Wold Nectar
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Unity Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cougar Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (9) C-
Angels Go Go
Nightclub
Bonnel House Historical Museum
Museum
Belcher Ogden Mansion
Museum
Liberty Theatre
Theatre Arts
Saint Adalbert Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Ritz Theatre and Performing Arts Center, NJ
Theatre Arts
Regent Theatre
Theatre Arts
Bamboleo Night Club
Nightclub
AMC Jersey Gardens 20
Cinema
Liberty Hall Museum
Museum
Wilkins Theatre
Theatre Arts
Jim Hynes '63 Stadium
Stadium
Regal UA Staten Island & RPX
Cinema
Food and Drink (34) D-
901 Club
Bar
Sonic
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Ben's Bar
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
barCode
Bar
Brisas Empanadas
Fast Food
The Garden Restaurant and Lounge
Bar
Nugents Tavern
Bar
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Auntie Anne's
Fast Food
Market Express
Fast Food
Manchu Wok
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Jamba
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Auntie Anne's
Fast Food
Golden Krust
Fast Food
Market Express
Fast Food
T&G Food Store
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Bayway World of Liquor
Alcohol
Crown Fried Chicken
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Groceries (10) F
Citi Grocer
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Auntie Anne's
Bakery
Twin City Supermarket
Grocery Store
Super C
Grocery Store
Deisy's Cafe Bakery
Bakery
Elmora Farmers Market
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Mekkah Mart
Grocery Store
Western Beef Supermarket
Grocery Store
Hot Bagels
Bakery
Bagel Land
Bakery
Las Americas Bakery
Bakery
ShopRite
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Parks (44) A+
Walker Park
Park
Woodruff Circle Park
Park
Jackson corner park
Park
Brophy Field
Park
Jefferson Park
Park
O'Brien Park
Park
Boxwood Hall State Historic Site
Park
Masnicki Playground
Playground
Scott Park
Park
Jackson Park
Park
Fairmount Park
Park
Kellogg Park
Park
Baseball Field Neck Ln
Park
Veteran's Memorial Waterfront Park
Park
Williams Field
Park
Mattano Park
Park
Caldwell Park
Park
Wilson Park
Park
Drotar Park
Park
Carteret Park
Park
Bacheller Avenue Park
Park
Green Acres Park
Park
Hagedau Park
Park
Fifth Ward Park
Park
Weequahic Park
Park
Shops (39) D-
Wawa
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Jackson Supermarket
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Uniqlo
Clothing
Jersey Gardens
Mall
Raymour & Flanigan
Furniture
IKEA
Furniture
EJE Travel Retail
Gift Shop
Hudson Booksellers
Books
America!
Clothing
InMotion
Electronics
tech interaction
Electronics
Creative Kid Stuff
Toys
Touch of Color
Clothing
EKE Travel Retail
Gift Shop
All You Need
Convenience Store
All You Need
Convenience Store
Voyage
Gift Shop
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Jabes Florist
Florist
Bayway Lumber
Home Improvement
Manino
Clothing
Short Cutz
Hairdresser
Rosita Chala
Hairdresser
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 10.0% take public transportation in Elizabeth.
Public Transit Stops (17)
Stops & Stations
A+
Earhart Dr at Metroplex Rd
Bus Stop
Earhart Dr at Metroplex Rd
Bus Stop
East Jersey St at Jefferson Ave
Bus Stop
East Jersey St at Jefferson Ave
Bus Stop
Broad Street at Jersey Street
Bus Stop
Broad Street at Jersey Street
Bus Stop
Elizabeth
Transit Station
North Elizabeth
Transit Station
Rahway Avenue at Broad Street
Bus Stop
South Broad Street at Pearl Street
Bus Stop
IEKA Drive at IKEA
Bus Stop
Terminal A
Transit Station
Employees Only
Transit Station
Terminal A
Bus Stop
P3
Transit Station
BAYWAY AVE AT POLONIA AVE
Bus Stop
BAYWAY AVE AT CLARKSON AVE
Bus Stop
BAYWAY AVE AT MCKINLEY ST
Bus Stop
East Campus Upper Lot
Bus Stop
Terminal B
Transit Station
Terminal B
Bus Stop
East Campus Lower Lot (A)
Bus Stop
East Campus Lower Lot (B)
Bus Stop
North Avenue Academic Building
Bus Stop
Liberty Hall (A)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
10.0%
B+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Elizabeth is 119/100 - which is 2% lower than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime D-

Elizabeth crime rates are 3,032 per 100k, which is 87% higher than New Jersey
Property Crime
2,552 crimes per 100k
D-
Violent Crime
480 crimes per 100k
D-
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employment C

The median income in Elizabeth is $50,647 - which is 31% lower than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$50,647
F
Unemployment Rate
4.1%
D+
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health B+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (21)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Trinitas Regional Medical Center New Point Campus
Hospital
Elizabeth Engine Company Number 3
Fire Station
Elizabeth Hook and Ladder Company Number 3
Fire Station
Elizabeth Police Headquarters
Police
Elizabeth Engine Company Number 5
Fire Station
Elizabeth Hook and Ladder Company Number 4
Fire Station
Elizabeth Engine Company Number 6
Fire Station
Elizabeth Engine Company Number 1
Fire Station
Trinitas Regional Medical Center Williamson Campus
Hospital
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Elizabeth Engine Company Number 4
Fire Station
Elizabeth Engine Company Number 7
Fire Station
Great Smiles of Elizabeth
Dentist
Elizabeth Engine Company Number 2
Fire Station
Elizabeth Dental Care
Dentist
Peter Lontal, M.D.
Doctor
Banker Dental Associates
Dentist
Unique Family Dentistry
Dentist
Kean Police
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Lincoln Diagnostics, Inc.
Clinic
New York Engine Company 158
Fire Station
Bergen Street Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing C+

Elizabeth home prices are $291,300 - which is 8% lower than New Jersey
Home Price
$291,300
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
10%
B+
Home Affordability
5.8x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools D-

The Elizabeth graduation rate is 70% - which is 19% lower than New Jersey
School Test Scores
38%
F
High School Grad. Rates
70%
D-
Elementary Schools (28) D-
John Marshal School No. 20
Toussaint Louverture-Marquis De Lafayette School No. 6
Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3
Our Lady Of Guadalupe Academy
Charles J. Hudson School No. 25
Winfield Scott School No. 2
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13
Iprep Academy School No 8
George Washington Academy School No. 1
Jerome Dunn Academy No 9
Madison Monroe School No. 16
Christopher Columbus School No. 15
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30
No 4 Joseph Battin Es
Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23
Mabel G. Homes School No. 5
Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28
Terence C. Reilly School # 7
Robert Morris School No. 18
Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27
Rav Teitz Mesivta Academy
William F. Halloran School No.22
Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29
Woodrow Wilson School No. 19
Abraham Lincoln School No. 14
High Schools (14) F
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy
Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
Elizabeth High School
Simon Youth Academy
George W Herlich Juv Det Ctr
St Mary Of The Assumption Hs
Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academy
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy
Bruriah High School For Girls
Bruriah H.S. Of The Jewish Educational Center
Rav Teitz Mesivta Academy
Benedictine Academy
J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy
Raymond J. Lesniak Experience Strength & Hope Recovery Hs
Sinai Christian Academy
Hillside High School
Team Academy Charter School
Weequahic High School
Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Newark
Northern State Prison
Nj Regional Day School - Newark
Port Richmond High School
John W Lavelle Preparatory Charter School
Malcolm X Shabazz High School
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ratings B-

Elizabeth has an overall rating of 68% from 12 reviews.
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User Surveys (11)
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C
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Elizabeth, NJ - The Serious Side of NJ! 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 01, 2010) As a native of New Jersey I always find a special place in my heart for Jersey which is why the modesty of Elizabeth, NJ pains me. The city of Elizabeth is much more fit to be looked at as a governmental center than a tourist stop and has very little to offer for neither living o ...Read More r visiting!

Elizabeth, NJ always has had a gloomy feel to met with governmental buildings and offices scattered throughout the town center and one of the larger immigration holding facilities in Elizabeth as well! The community really suffers from the lack of entertainment and crime rate. While Elizabeth is not particularly dangerous; car theft is a more common problem in Elizabeth. In fact, your vehicle is almost 10 times more likely to be stolen in Elizabeth than any other city.

There are not many choices in good restaurants in Elizabeth and Nightlife is very bland due to the heavy governmental influence throughout Elizabeth. If your a fan of historical governmental sites or governmental sites in general you may find some enjoyment in visiting the many locations. Families will likely not find Elizabeth to be a good stop. Elizabeth does boast Jersey Gardens one of the largest Outlet malls in NJ which is a great stop but that is about it! Read Less
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      Elizabeth, NJ

      Elizabeth, NJ is among the largest city in New Jersey. It serves as the Union County administrative center with numerous courts and offices. For the past years, Elizabeth has gone through a tremendous transformation, revealing significant industrial development. Many people from other countries have made their way to visit the Gardens mall. The latter is the largest mall in the East Coast region. Adding to the city's exciting experience is the productive IKEA store. You can also access the Toy-R-US-Kids world.

      When it comes to transport, you can access numerous roadways leading through the city. Say goodbye to transport hassles. You can come across several roadways such as New Jersey Turnpike, Interstate 278 plus Bridge, and Goethals. Interstate 278 navigates via Howland Hook and Elizabeth. The roadways still extend with Route 27 passing through many communities along the way, Route 439 and Route 28. Unlike the usual grid plan, the city streets plan is circular. The central railroad station settles in the heart of the circumferential streets. It ranks as one of the cities with the highest number of rails in the US.

      Public transit is accessible with the Amtrak Northeast Corridor line and NJ transit. It holds rail stations in town, where Elizabeth train station, also known as Elizabeth Broad Street, is the first. Midtown Southern station secures the second position. You can also get a Newark Elizabeth Rail link at the Union County Light Rail. With a flexible transport system, bus transport is not an exception. The NJ Transit offers bus services to different routes in the city.

      Elizabeth is a liberal town with restaurants, bars, and other entertainment areas. With your first foot in the city, you can't be disappointed.

      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Elizabeth? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Walker Park
      Woodruff Circle Park
      Jackson corner park
      Brophy Field
      Jefferson Park
      O'Brien Park
      Boxwood Hall State Historic Site
      Masnicki Playground

      Entertainment

      Angels Go Go
      Bonnel House Historical Museum
      Belcher Ogden Mansion
      Liberty Theatre
      Saint Adalbert Auditorium
      Ritz Theatre and Performing Arts Center, NJ
      Regent Theatre
      Bamboleo Night Club

      Food & Drink

      901 Club
      Sonic
      McDonald's
      Ben's Bar
      McDonald's
      barCode
      Brisas Empanadas
      The Garden Restaurant and Lounge

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Elizabeth? Of all people who commute, 10.0% take public transportation in Elizabeth.
      Drive to Work
      61%

      16% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      10%

      5% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Elizabeth a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Trinitas Regional Medical Center Williamson Campus
      Trinitas Regional Medical Center New Point Campus

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Peter Lontal, M.D.