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Elizabeth, New Jersey · ZIP 07206

Elizabeth — ZIP 07206

Crime DataSchools

Elizabeth (07206) scores 33/100 — Below Average for Elizabeth. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $511K.

33OUT OF 100

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%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index41/100
Avg math proficiency16%
Avg reading proficiency35%
Schools nearby9

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index51/100
Typical home value$511K
Median rent$2,069/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

$511K

Median Rent

$2,069/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 7 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
Terence C. Reilly School No 702–081,130
52%
84%
George Washington Academy School No. 1PK–08595
15%
28%
Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28PK–08878
11%
29%
Jerome Dunn Academy No 9KG–08856
11%
26%
Sonia Sotomayor School No 25KG–08591
11%
24%
John Marshal School No. 20KG–08452
11%
34%
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13KG–08392
8%
23%
iPrep Academy School No 8KG–08397
7%
35%
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52PK–PK301Not reportedNot 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

31,120

Median Income

$68K

Homeownership

24%

Median Age

31.2 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 07206 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 07206 has a school score of 41/100. 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 07206 is approximately $511K. 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 07206 in Elizabeth has an overall NeighborScore of 33/100. 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.