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New Jersey
Elizabeth
Population 137,302
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New Jersey
Harrison
Population 20,369
Elizabeth, NJ vs Harrison, NJ
Side-by-side comparison from the latest government data.
| Metric | Elizabeth, NJ | Harrison, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 137,302 | 20,369 |
| Median Household Income | $66,555 | $93,013 |
| Median Rent | $1,523/mo | $2,226/mo |
| Median Home Value | $449,300 | $505,800 |
| Cost of Living (US = 100) | 113 | 113 |
| Renters Paying 30%+ of Income | 51.7% | 45.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.7% | 11.8% |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6% | 4.7% (county) |
| Violent Crime Rate /100k | 345 | 214 |
| Property Crime Rate /100k | 2,410 | 1,306 |
| Median AQI | 44 | 41 |
| Good AQI Days /yr | 222 | 261 |
| Summer Highs | 84°F | 84°F |
| Winter Lows | 28°F | 27°F |
| Snowfall | 32 in/yr | 28 in/yr |
| Avg Commute | 26.7 min | 40.7 min |
| Hospitals | 1 | — |
| Avg Hospital Rating | 3.0 / 5 | — |
| Students per Teacher | 13.4 | 13 |
| College Degree Rate | 14.6% | 50.7% |
| Foreign-Born % | 51.6% | 54.5% |
| Population Growth (2020–2025) | +3.2% | +13.6% |
Green = clearly better (more than 5% apart). Population, growth, weather, hospital count and foreign-born share aren’t scored.