Who moves to Elizabeth, and where they go

Moved in

25,625from other US counties

Moved out

28,278to other US counties

Net

−2,653more departures than arrivals

From abroad

193tax filers and dependents only

Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 15,402 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in New Jersey and 10,223 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:

Frequently asked questions

Where do people moving to Elizabeth come from?

Most people moving into Union County, NJ come from nearby counties, led by Essex County, NJ (5,043 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Los Angeles County, CA.

Where do people leaving Elizabeth move to?

The top destination is Middlesex County, NJ (4,376 people). Farther away, the most popular is Palm Beach County, FL.

Are more people moving to Elizabeth or leaving?

Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 25,625 people moved into Union County, NJ from elsewhere in the US and 28,278 moved out, a net loss of 2,653 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).

Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Elizabeth with any city it trades people with, like Elizabeth vs Los Angeles, Elizabeth vs Miami, Elizabeth vs Fort Lauderdale, Elizabeth vs West Palm Beach.

Source: IRS Statistics of Income, county-to-county migration data for filing years 2022 to 2023, the latest available. Counts are people (the number of personal exemptions, which the IRS uses to approximate individuals): tax filers plus dependents whose address moved to a different county between the two filing years. People who do not file returns are not counted, and the IRS hides very small flows to protect privacy. Figures are for the whole county, not just the city of Elizabeth.