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Elizabeth, New Jersey · ZIP 07208

Elizabeth — ZIP 07208

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Elizabeth (07208) scores 40/100 — Below Average for Elizabeth. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $590K.

40OUT 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%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index57/100
Avg math proficiency21%
Avg reading proficiency45%
Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index49/100
Typical home value$590K
Median rent$1,880/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

$590K

Median Rent

$1,880/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 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
Victor Mravlag School No. 21PK–08634
32%
61%
Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29PK–08785
25%
47%
Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30PK–08729
25%
36%
Elmora School No. 12PK–08658
24%
51%
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy09–121,015
22%
77%
Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27PK–08934
18%
38%
Joseph Battin School No 4PK–08757
18%
37%
Robert Morris School No. 18KG–08471
18%
40%
Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23KG–08667
7%
22%

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.

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Demographics

Population

32,404

Median Income

$66K

Homeownership

28%

Median Age

37.9 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 07208 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 07208 has a school score of 57/100. 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 07208 is approximately $590K. 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 07208 in Elizabeth has an overall NeighborScore of 40/100. 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.