New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Elizabeth, NJ
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About Elizabeth
Elizabeth is the Union County seat and New Jersey's fourth-largest city — a historic urban center (settled in the 1660s) with a mix of multifamily and single-family neighborhoods, a busy downtown on Broad Street, major retail at Jersey Gardens and close proximity to Newark Liberty International Airport and the Port.
Home prices in Elizabeth
Home prices in Elizabeth vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Elizabeth
- The Mills at Jersey Gardens — large outlet mall (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Downtown Elizabeth (Broad Street) — shopping and dining.
- Elizabeth City Hall (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Boxwood Hall — state historic site, home of Elias Boudinot.
Commuting from Elizabeth
- NJ Transit Northeast Corridor Line: Elizabeth and North Elizabeth stations, with direct service to NY Penn Station.
- Per Rome2Rio (read September 24, 2026), the average train trip Elizabeth to NY Penn is ~31–32 minutes, with trains roughly every 30 minutes.
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~25–35 minutes (approximate; no-traffic routing).
Elizabeth FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Elizabeth, NJ?
Home prices in Elizabeth vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Elizabeth, NJ?
NJ Transit Northeast Corridor Line: Elizabeth and North Elizabeth stations, with direct service to NY Penn Station.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.