Elizabeth, New Jersey
Elizabeth is a city of 137,302 people in Union County, New Jersey, founded in 1665.
Why visit Elizabeth
Townapedia lists 64 museums and landmarks, 53 parks and trails, 187 places to eat, 17 places to stay and 16 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Jersey Gardens 20, Regal UA Staten Island & RPX, Belcher–Ogden Mansion and Weequahic Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 26°F, and about 32 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Elizabeth
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a city in and the county seat of Union County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the city retained its ranking as the state's fourth-most-populous city behind neighboring Newark, Jersey City and Paterson, with a population of 137,298, an increase of 12,329 (+9.9%) from the 2010 census count of 124,969, which in turn reflected an increase of 4,401 (3.7%) from the 120,568 counted in the 2000 census.
From the Wikipedia article Elizabeth, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do16
Arthur Kill Bridge
Bridge · 2.0 mi
Former railroad bridge connecting Staten Island, New York to New Jersey
Arthur Kill Vertical Lift Bridge
Bridge · 2.0 mi
Bridge between New Jersey and New York
Bayonne Bridge
Bridge · 3.2 mi
Arch bridge connecting Staten Island, NY with Bayonne, NJ
CRRNJ Newark Bay Bridge
Bridge · 2.4 mi
Railroad bridge connecting Elizabethport and Bayonne
Goethals Bridge
Bridge · 2.1 mi
Pair of highway bridges between NW Staten Island and New Jersey, USA
Kean University
School · 2.2 mi
Public university in New Jersey, United States
Lehigh Valley Railroad Bridge
Bridge · 4.5 mi
Bridge in Newark and Bayonne, New Jersey
Ritz Theatre
Cinema and theater · 1.0 mi
Performing arts center and former movie theater in Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA
South Front Street Bridge
Bridge · 1.5 mi
Bridge in Union County, New Jersey
4 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks64
Belcher–Ogden Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in Elizabeth, New Jersey
Weequahic Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Park in Newark, New Jersey
Bayonne Community Museum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Building in New Jersey, United States
Bayonne Truck House No. 1
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Museum in New Jersey, United States of America
Belcher–Ogden Mansion; Benjamin Price House; and Price–Brittan House Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic district in Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States
Boxwood Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
Calvary Presbyterian Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Church building in New York, United States of America
Catedral Evangelica Reformada
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic church building in Newark, New Jersey
Charles N. Fowler House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
Connecticut Farms Presbyterian Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Church building in New Jersey, United States of America
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Dr. Samuel MacKenzie Elliott House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
House in Staten Island, New York
Elizabeth station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic former railroad station in Elizabeth, New Jersey
52 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds53
Staten Island Zoo
Park · 5.0 mi
Suburban zoo in West New Brighton, Staten Island, New York City
William T. Davis Wildlife Refuge
Park · 4.8 mi
Protected area in New York, United States of America
41 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes187
Brisas Bakery & Restaurant
Restaurant · Latin American, Colombian, Bakery, Coffee Shop · 1.2 mi
The Official Empanada of the New York Red Bulls
262 Morris Avenue, Elizabeth
Mo-Su 06:00-20:00
Brisas Bakery & Restaurant
Restaurant · Latin American, Colombian, Coffee Shop, Bakery · 1.9 mi
The Official Empanada of the New York Red Bulls
985 South Elmora Avenue, Elizabeth
Mo-Su 07:00-20:00
Applebee's
Diner · American · 1.4 mi
651 Kapowski Road, Elizabeth
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Bull Horns Burger + Grill
Restaurant · Burger, Grill · 1.1 mi
505, STE 106 North Broad Street
Mo-Su 11:00-03:00
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 1.1 mi
465 North Broad Street, Elizabeth
Su-Th 07:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-24:00
Jalapeño de Fuego
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.8 mi
334 Murray Street, Elizabeth
Tu-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 10:00-18:00; Mo closed
Johnny Rockets
Restaurant · Burger · 1.2 mi
651 Kapkowski Road, Elizabeth
Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-19:00
NOAH Osteria
Restaurant · Italian · 1.2 mi
14 Julian Place, Elizabeth
Tu-Th 17:00-02:00; Fr 17:00-03:00; Sa 12:00-03:00; Su 12:00-24:00
175 more on the map.
History
Elizabeth, originally called "Elizabethtown" and part of the Elizabethtown Tract, was founded in 1664 by English settlers. The town was not named for Queen Elizabeth I as many people may assume, but rather for Elizabeth, wife of Sir George Carteret, one of the two original Proprietors of the colony of New Jersey. She was the daughter of Philippe de Carteret II, 3rd Seigneur de Sark and Anne Dowse. The town served as the first capital of New Jersey.
During the American Revolutionary War, Elizabethtown was continually attacked by British forces based on Manhattan and Staten Island, culminating in the Battle of Springfield which decisively defeated British attempts to gain New Jersey. After independence, it was from Elizabethtown that George Washington embarked by boat to Manhattan for his 1789 inauguration. There are numerous memorials and monuments of the American Revolution in Elizabeth.
On March 13, 1855, the City of Elizabeth was created by an act of the New Jersey Legislature, combining and replacing both Elizabeth Borough (which dated back to 1740) and Elizabeth Township (which had been formed in 1693), subject to the results of a referendum held on March 27, 1855. On March 19, 1857, the city became part of the newly created Union County. Portions of the city were taken to form Linden Township on March 4, 1861.
From the History section of Elizabeth, New Jersey on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay17
Churches and places of worship106
First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth
Church · Presbyterian · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Immaculate Heart of Mary and Saint Patrick Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.0 mi
215 Court Street, Elizabeth
Saint Catherine's Church
Church · Catholic · 1.8 mi
1000 North Broad Street, Hillside
Saint Fanourios Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 0.8 mi
1034 East Jersey Street, Elizabeth
Shopping41
Gas and EV charging20
Schools, colleges and libraries105
Elizabeth Public Library - Nicholas S. Lacorte Branch
Library · 1.2 mi
418-424 Palmer Street, Elizabeth
Healthcare11
Trinitas Regional Medical Center Williamson Campus
Hospital · 1.2 mi
225 Williamson Street, Elizabeth
Trinitas Regional Medical Center New Point Campus
Hospital · 0.5 mi
655 East Jersey Street, Elizabeth
Map of Elizabeth
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 26°F | 3.4 in | 9.1 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 27°F | 3.0 in | 10.1 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 34°F | 4.1 in | 5.6 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 44°F | 3.9 in | 0.5 in |
| May | 73°F | 54°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 64°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 69°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 68°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 61°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 49°F | 3.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 39°F | 3.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 31°F | 4.1 in | 5.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Newark Intl Ap 72502 (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Union County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-14: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-30: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Kean University 2 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Newark 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Linden 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Jersey City 7 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- New York 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Paterson 17 mi north, about 28 min by car
- Yonkers 26 mi northeast, about 41 min by car
- Greenwich 39 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Stamford 44 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Norwalk 50 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 35412Elizabethfromabove, Robshazaamz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Conrail Yard - Elizabeth, NJ (30040850958), formulanone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2020-09-24 14 42 30 View south along New Jersey State Route 81 at Interstate 95 (New Jersey Turnpike) in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2014-05-17 14 07 06 Signs at the south end of New Jersey Route 81 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2014-05-17 14 07 06 Signs at the south end of New Jersey Route 81 in Elizabeth-cropped, Famartin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2021-07-16 17 18 29 View north along U.S. Route 1 and U.S. Route 9 (Spring Street) from the overpass for Magnolia Avenue in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-07-16 17 17 21 View south along U.S. Route 1 and U.S. Route 9 (Spring Street) from the overpass for Magnolia Avenue in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-06-20 12 24 47 View north along New Jersey State Route 81 just north of Interstate 95 (New Jersey Turnpike) in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-07-30 16 50 43 View north along New Jersey State Route 81 from the overpass for North Avenue in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-07-30 16 50 12 View south along New Jersey State Route 81 from the overpass for North Avenue in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-07-16 17 04 58 View north along U.S. Route 1 and U.S. Route 9 (Spring Street) from the overpass for the rail line just south of Magnolia Avenue in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-09-24 14 17 55 View north along New Jersey State Route 81 at the exits for North Avenue-Dowd Avenue-Ikea Drive-Jersey Gardens Boulevard (Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport) in Elizabeth, Union..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-07-16 17 04 49 View south along U.S. Route 1 and U.S. Route 9 (Spring Street) from the overpass for the rail line just south of Magnolia Avenue in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-07-30 16 57 24 View north along New Jersey State Route 81 from the overpass for the ramp from North Avenue and Jersey Gardens Boulevard in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-07-30 16 56 59 View south along New Jersey State Route 81 from the overpass for the ramp from North Avenue and Jersey Gardens Boulevard in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-09-24 14 40 23 View southeast along North Avenue at the exit for Interstate 95-New Jersey Turnpike in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-05-26 12 34 02 View south along Interstate 95 (New Jersey Turnpike) from the overpass for New Jersey State Route 81 in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-07-07 16 37 59 View north along Interstate 95 (New Jersey Turnpike) at Exit 13A (Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport) in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-03-12 15 47 48 View north along Spring Street (U.S. Route 1 and U.S. Route 9 (U.S. Route 1&9)) near Fairmount Avenue in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-06-20 09 06 04 View north along Interstate 95 (New Jersey Turnpike) just south of Exit 13A (Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport) in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-03-12 15 47 51 View north along Spring Street (U.S. Route 1 and U.S. Route 9 (U.S. Route 1&9)) just north of Fairmount Avenue in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-08-08 18 28 08 UTC View of New Jersey State Route 81 in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey from a plane departing Newark Liberty International Airport, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-05-26 12 55 32 View north along Interstate 95 (New Jersey Turnpike) from the overpass for New Jersey State Route 81 in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-09-24 14 37 37 View south along New Jersey State Route 81 at the exit for North Avenue EAST (Elizabeth Seaport) in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Elizabeth, NJ 95 South - panoramio, Les Truchel, CC BY 3.0
- 2021-05-26 12 59 11 View south along Interstate 95 (New Jersey Turnpike) from the overpass for Jersey Gardens Boulevard in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-07-24 16 43 25 View north along U.S. Route 1 and U.S. Route 9 at the exit for North Avenue EAST (TO Interstate 95-New Jersey Turnpike) in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2014-05-17 14 11 49 View north along Spring Street (U.S. Route 1 and U.S. Route 9) near North Avenue in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2016-03-12 15 48 17 View north along Spring Street (U.S. Route 1 and U.S. Route 9 (U.S. Route 1&9)) just south of North Avenue East in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-05-26 13 02 39 View north along Interstate 95 (New Jersey Turnpike) from the overpass for Jersey Gardens Boulevard in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Union Square, Elizabeth NJ jeh, Jim.henderson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Elizabeth, New Jersey - Aerial I (43861389542), formulanone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Newark 098, Unknown author, Public domain
- FirstPresbyterianElizabeth, KForce at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Newark-broad-street, Unknown author, CC BY 2.0
- Weequahic High School, Newark, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- StJohnsParsonageElizabethNJ, KForce, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Newark Penn Station June 2015 001, King of Hearts, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dr. Samuel MacKenzie House 69 Delafield Place, Staten Island, NY, Robert Haber, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bayonne Fire Museum, Hudconja, CC BY-SA 3.0
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