Moving to Elizabeth, NJ

Last updated 2026-07-10 · MovePlan Editorial Team

Union County seat with NJ Transit to Penn in 25 minutes, Newark Airport on the doorstep, and rents that undercut Jersey City by half.

• Population: 137,298
• Median 2BR rent: $2,000/mo
• Typical local mover cost: $1,100-$3,500
• Popular neighborhoods: Elmora, Westminster, Peterstown, North Elizabeth, Frog Hollow

Peterstown and Elmora have permit-only street parking. Apply for a moving permit through Elizabeths online portal two weeks ahead or pay daily fines.

Climate: Hot humid summers, cold snowy winters.

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