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Living in Elizabeth City

Elizabeth City is a city in the United States, with a population of 18,871 in July 2026. Median gross rent was US$1,117 per month, while the median home value was US$187,700 in July 2026. There were 82 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1926 sources

Population19,622people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,567EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent981.8EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate7.02%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime2,728offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 72% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean7.49µg/m³country median 7.0 — 7% aboveOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

More recorded crime than 78% of American cities that publish it and dirtier air than 63% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Elizabeth City?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Elizabeth City.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 44.1%, and the vacancy rate was 12.8% in July 2026. 51.4% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Elizabeth City recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet19Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan20Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,117/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent51.4 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)12.81 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents4,373 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,015 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent981.8 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes464 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Elizabeth City a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker54%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–62%
Skilled employee58%strong on work, weak on safety · range 49–67%
Student53%strong on education, weak on work · range 43–63%
Family51%strong on family, weak on cost · range 42–60%
Retirement49%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 39–59%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

3.2% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 635 of 19,622 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$52,141 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Elizabeth City is 7.0%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income52,141 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband77.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription89.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription3.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet7.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet3.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,567 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)25Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,652 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov24Official
Unemployment rate7.02 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Elizabeth City?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,652 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,765of €2,862 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,862
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,015
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,765
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Elizabeth City Salary needed to live in Elizabeth City

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Elizabeth City. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Elizabeth City. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher86.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools18 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents26.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents82 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,044 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Elizabeth City when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesElizabeth City highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Elizabeth City highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Elizabeth City2,728
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,728 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents510.8 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Recorded violent crimes67 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time26.42 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work3.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportECG3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport8 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Elizabeth City. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Elizabeth City.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Elizabeth City is 7.5 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean7.49 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 20249Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 11.3 · Feb 12.8 · Mar 16.3 · Apr 21.6 · May 25.6 · Jun 29.6 · Jul 31.2 · Aug 30.4 · Sep 27.7 · Oct 23 · Nov 17.3 · Dec 13.1 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI21Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 0.6 · Feb 1.6 · Mar 4.7 · Apr 9.7 · May 14.6 · Jun 19.5 · Jul 21.7 · Aug 21.1 · Sep 18.3 · Oct 11.5 · Nov 5.8 · Dec 2.5 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI22Official
Average temperature by monthJan 5.9 · Feb 7.2 · Mar 10.5 · Apr 15.6 · May 20.1 · Jun 24.6 · Jul 26.4 · Aug 25.8 · Sep 23 · Oct 17.3 · Nov 11.5 · Dec 7.8 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI23Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 92.46 · Feb 83.57 · Mar 105.9 · Apr 88.14 · May 103.4 · Jun 114 · Jul 150.6 · Aug 150.1 · Sep 135.1 · Oct 93.98 · Nov 86.11 · Dec 98.55 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00312719 (ELIZABETH CITY)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading78.5 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean8.09 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation953.3 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature27.17 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature18.05 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature9.33 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Little Rock ±1.0 °C. Elsewhere: Marugame (Japan) ±1.6 °C, Amagasaki (Japan) ±2.1 °C, Daitō (Japan) ±2.1 °C, Habikino (Japan) ±2.1 °C, Higashiosaka (Japan) ±2.1 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 635 is not 2.3% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share2.29 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents635 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density642.4 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population19,622 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official
Population covered by crime statistics19,125 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value187,700 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes44.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate59.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad3.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents1.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents2.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage66.89 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage78.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance13.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher27.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available91.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over8,381 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home11.51 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans81.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Elizabeth City

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Suffolk as an Elizabeth City alternative in the same region

58 km away, better on 2 of 5 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Median gross pay, city and foreign residents cannot be compared like for like.

  • Residents: 104,699 Suffolk vs 19,622 Elizabeth City+434%
  • Nearest airport: 29.0 km Suffolk vs 8.0 km Elizabeth City+263%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,942 Suffolk vs 2,728 Elizabeth City−29%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,033 Suffolk vs €2,567 Elizabeth Cityno percentage
  • Annual PM2.5: 6.5 µg/m³ Suffolk vs 7.5 µg/m³ Elizabeth City−14%
  • Foreign residents: 4.4% Suffolk vs 2.3% Elizabeth Cityno percentage
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,652 Suffolk vs €3,652 Elizabeth Citysame level
Full comparisonMore about Suffolk

Plainfield as an Elizabeth City alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1191 km, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,567 Elizabeth City+88%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 2.3% Elizabeth City+166%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 2,728 Elizabeth City−73%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 19,622 Elizabeth City+155%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 7.0% Elizabeth City−46%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,652 Elizabeth City+11%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 8.0 km Elizabeth City+13%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Alternative cities in United States

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North Bay Shore19,619 residentsSpringboro19,606 residentsDeerfield19,642 residentsHuntington19,645 residentsNorwood19,658 residentsMayfield Heights19,667 residents

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Common questions

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What is the typical salary around Elizabeth City?

The median gross salary is 3,652 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Elizabeth City?

The unemployment rate is 7.02 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Elizabeth City?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7.49 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Elizabeth City?

Police recorded 2,728 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Elizabeth City?

The published population is 19,622 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Elizabeth City?

635 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Elizabeth City a good place to live?

Elizabeth City may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Elizabeth City, United States: population, rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; version 4b289ad36edbfa5e5da4c971022e8a77]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/elizabeth-city/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Elizabeth City, United States: population, rent, salary},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-10-16},
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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00312719 (ELIZABETH CITY) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  7. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  10. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  12. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  13. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  14. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  15. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  16. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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