Electricity rates in Elizabeth, New Jersey
Elizabeth, NJ ranks 5 of 31 New Jersey cities for the lowest share of electric heating (9%). Elizabeth, New Jersey has 135,887 residents in 45,932 households; 8.9% heat with electricity.
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Elizabeth on the map
Union County, with Elizabeth marked
Who supplies Elizabeth
Union County lists 2 utilities for Elizabeth, NJ, a city of 135,887: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Union County page.
Housing and heating in Elizabeth
Elizabeth, NJ: 36,788 of 48,940 homes were built before 1980 and 7,053 in 2000 or later. Elizabeth, NJ has 6,514 detached houses, 16,578 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 114 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Elizabeth, NJ
% of homes by decade built, Elizabeth, NJ
- 28pre-40
- 1540s
- 1450s
- 1060s
- 970s
- 580s
- 590s
- 900s
- 510s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Elizabeth, NJ
| Elizabeth, NJ | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth, NJ, median year built | 1955 | 1956 | -1 years | 20 of 31 |
| Elizabeth, NJ, built before 1980 | 75.2% | 79.5% | -4.4 points | 14 of 31 |
| Elizabeth, NJ, built 2000 or later | 14.4% | 11.3% | +3.1 points | 12 of 31 |
| Elizabeth, NJ, detached houses | 13.3% | 49.7% | -36.4 points | 25 of 31 |
| Elizabeth, NJ, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 33.9% | 20.2% | +13.6 points | 13 of 31 |
| Elizabeth, NJ, mobile homes | 0.2% | 0.2% | -0.0 points | 16 of 31 |
| Elizabeth, NJ, renter households | 74.6% | 42.4% | +32.2 points | 6 of 31 |
| Elizabeth, NJ, median home value | $393,500 | $488,800 | -$95,300 | 17 of 31 |
| Elizabeth, NJ, median gross rent a month | $1,463 | $1,664 | -$201 | 23 of 31 |
| Elizabeth, NJ, people per household | 2.93 | 2.81 | +0.12 | 6 of 31 |
Facts about Elizabeth
- Residents of Elizabeth, NJ, ACS 2023
- 135,8874 of 31 New Jersey cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Elizabeth, NJ
- $63,87421 of 31 of those cities
- Households in Elizabeth, NJ
- 45,9322.96 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Elizabeth, NJ
- 25.4%11,664 owners and 34,268 renter households
- Housing units in Elizabeth, NJ
- 48,9403,008 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Elizabeth, NJ
- 8.9%4,109 of 45,932 homes
- Land area of Elizabeth, NJ
- 12.3 sq mi11,030.7 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Elizabeth, NJ
- 2.4%at 662 kWh a month over the $63,874 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Elizabeth, NJ
- 372NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 273.8 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Elizabeth, NJ
- 195536,788 of 48,940 homes (75.2%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Elizabeth, NJ
- $393,500$1,463 gross rent a month, 4.46% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Elizabeth
Compare Elizabeth with nearby cities
| City near Elizabeth, NJ | Distance from Elizabeth | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth, NJ (this page) | 0 mi | 135,887 | $63,874 | 1955 | $393,500 | 372 | 5.7% |
| Linden, NJ | 3.5 mi southwest | 43,614 (-92,273) | $91,036 (+$27,162) | 1957 (+2 yr) | $387,200 (-$6,300) | 380 (+8) | 6.2% (+0.5 pts) |
| Newark, NJ | 4.1 mi north | 307,188 (+171,301) | $48,416 (-$15,458) | 1966 (+11 yr) | $337,800 (-$55,700) | 376 (+4) | 6.1% (+0.4 pts) |
| Bayonne, NJ | 4.4 mi east | 70,468 (-65,419) | $81,285 (+$17,411) | 1955 (+0 yr) | $446,100 (+$52,600) | 318 (-54) | 13.3% (+7.7 pts) |
| East Orange, NJ | 6.9 mi north | 69,183 (-66,704) | $59,872 (-$4,002) | 1957 (+2 yr) | $315,500 (-$78,000) | 409 (+37) | 8.1% (+2.5 pts) |
| Kearny, NJ | 7.0 mi northeast | 40,570 (-95,317) | $83,212 (+$19,338) | 1952 (-3 yr) | $431,700 (+$38,200) | 365 (-7) | 5.3% (-0.4 pts) |
Cost of living with electricity in Elizabeth
Elizabeth, NJ: 45,932 households at $986 a year per home for electricity (Union County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $45.3 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,898 a year per household.
| Group in Elizabeth, NJ | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Elizabeth, NJ median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth, NJ, all households | 45,932 | $986 | $45.3 million | 1.54% |
| Elizabeth, NJ, homeowners | 11,664 | $1,244 | $14.5 million | 1.95% |
| Elizabeth, NJ, renters | 34,268 | $636 | $21.8 million | 1.00% |
Who lives in Elizabeth: income, cars, homes
Of 63,429 workers in Elizabeth, NJ, 3,590 work from home, 37,473 drive alone, 7,308 ride transit and 2,984 walk. In Elizabeth, NJ, 17,943 of 33,093 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 16,054 households moved in since 2018 and 6,124 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. In Elizabeth, NJ, 11,816 of 45,932 households earn under $35,000, 14,676 $35,000-$75,000, 12,976 $75,000-$150,000 and 6,464 $150,000 or more. In Elizabeth, NJ, 10,019 households own no vehicle and 16,677 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Elizabeth, NJ homes: 19,369 have 3+ bedrooms, 13,639 none or one, median 4.3 rooms. 20,565 residents of Elizabeth, NJ live below the poverty line, and the median age is 35.8.
Household income in Elizabeth, NJ
| Elizabeth, NJ | Value | Rank in New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth, NJ, households under $35,000 | 25.7% | 14 of 31 |
| Elizabeth, NJ, households $150,000 or more | 14.1% | 22 of 31 |
| Elizabeth, NJ, residents below poverty | 15.3% | 16 of 31 |
| Elizabeth, NJ, median age | 35.8 | 19 of 31 |
| Elizabeth, NJ, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 39.6% | 18 of 31 |
| Elizabeth, NJ, households without a vehicle | 21.8% | 14 of 31 |
| Elizabeth, NJ, households with 2+ vehicles | 36.3% | 16 of 31 |
| Elizabeth, NJ, workers at home | 5.7% | 26 of 31 |
| Elizabeth, NJ, cost-burdened renters | 54.2% | 13 of 31 |
| Elizabeth, NJ, moved in since 2018 | 35.0% | 10 of 31 |
| Elizabeth, NJ, moved in before 2000 | 13.3% | 24 of 31 |
Outage risk around Elizabeth
Elizabeth, NJ, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 370 wind and 2 tornado, 273.8 per 100,000 residents of 135,887. Top gust near Elizabeth, NJ: 70 knots, 81 mph. Damage near Elizabeth, NJ: $1.7M.
Reports within 15 miles of Elizabeth, NJ
wind and tornado reports, Elizabeth, NJ
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- 33'18
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- 60'25
| Elizabeth, NJ | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth, NJ, 2015 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Elizabeth, NJ, 2016 | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| Elizabeth, NJ, 2017 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Elizabeth, NJ, 2018 | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| Elizabeth, NJ, 2019 | 67 | 1 | 68 |
| Elizabeth, NJ, 2020 | 50 | 0 | 50 |
| Elizabeth, NJ, 2021 | 38 | 1 | 39 |
| Elizabeth, NJ, 2022 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| Elizabeth, NJ, 2023 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| Elizabeth, NJ, 2024 | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| Elizabeth, NJ, 2025 | 60 | 0 | 60 |
Analyst note on Elizabeth
Elizabeth, NJ counts 135,887 residents in 45,932 households, on 12.3 square miles. Household income in Elizabeth, NJ is $63,874; 11,664 of its 45,932 households own. 4,109 of the 45,932 occupied homes in Elizabeth, NJ heat with electricity.
Elizabeth, NJ has 48,940 housing units, 3,008 of them vacant or seasonal. Elizabeth, NJ ranks 6 of 31 New Jersey cities for the share of renter households (75%). Elizabeth, NJ ranks 6 of 31 New Jersey cities for the fewest people working from home (5.7% of workers).
Elizabeth, NJ ranks 9 of 31 New Jersey cities with 30,000+ residents for damaging-wind and tornado reports within 15 miles (372 since 2015).
ZIP codes in Elizabeth
| ZIP area touching Elizabeth, NJ | Share of the ZIP's land inside Elizabeth | Share of Elizabeth's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 07201 (Elizabeth, NJ) | 100.0% | 52.3% |
| 07202 (Elizabeth, NJ) | 100.0% | 18.8% |
| 07208 (Elizabeth, NJ) | 99.9% | 14.5% |
| 07206 (Elizabeth, NJ) | 100.0% | 14.4% |
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Questions on Elizabeth
Elizabeth: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Elizabeth, NJ: New Jersey households pick a supplier and plan, and Union County lists 2 utilities.
Elizabeth: how does it rank among New Jersey cities?
Elizabeth, NJ: rank 4 of 31 by its 135,887 residents, rank 21 of 31 by $63,874 median income.
Elizabeth: how many homes heat with electricity?
Elizabeth, NJ: 4,109 of 45,932 occupied homes, 8.9%; Union County 10.3%.
Elizabeth: how much income goes to electricity?
At 662 kWh a month, 2.4% of the $63,874 median income in Elizabeth, NJ.
Elizabeth: can I choose a supplier?
In most of New Jersey yes; municipal and co-op areas around Elizabeth, NJ may be closed.
Elizabeth: damaging storms reported nearby?
372 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Elizabeth, NJ, 2015 to 2025, 273.8 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Elizabeth?
Elizabeth, NJ: median home built 1955; 36,788 of 48,940 homes (75.2%) predate 1980, 6,514 are detached and 16,578 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many people in Elizabeth, NJ work from home?
3,590 of 63,429 workers.
How many Elizabeth, NJ renters struggle with rent?
17,943 of 33,093 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many households in Elizabeth, NJ earn under $35,000?
11,816 of 45,932, against 6,464 at $150,000 or more.