Elizabeth, New Jersey · ZIP 07202

Elizabeth — ZIP 07202

Elizabeth (07202) scores 39/100 — Below Average for Elizabeth. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $513K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share13%

Property crime share88%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index54/100

Avg math proficiency15%

Avg reading proficiency44%

Schools nearby14

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index51/100

Typical home value$513K

Median rent$2,336/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$513K

Median Rent

$2,336/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 21 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

8,904

Violent Crime

976

Property Crime

7,928

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Union County, New Jersey (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
William F. Halloran School No.22	02–08	1,140	56%	80%
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy	09–12	1,268	29%	92%
Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26	PK–08	718	21%	40%
Abraham Lincoln School No. 14	KG–08	793	18%	37%
Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3	KG–08	765	16%	28%
Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5	PK–08	767	13%	25%
Christopher Columbus School No. 15	KG–08	672	12%	34%
Woodrow Wilson School No. 19	PK–08	563	9%	32%
J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy	09–12	415	8%	67%
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy	09–12	1,348	4%	20%
Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy	09–12	842	4%	31%
Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy	09–12	1,272	3%	28%
K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson STEM Academy	09–12	740	3%	62%
Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50	PK–PK	306	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

44,638

Median Income

$71K

Homeownership

28%

Median Age

36.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 07202 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 07202 has a school score of 54/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 07202 is approximately $513K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 07202 in Elizabeth has an overall NeighborScore of 39/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.