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Elizabeth City
  • Town in North Carolina
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Elizabeth City

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    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      C+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Elizabeth City is a town in North Carolina with a population of 18,466. Elizabeth City is in Pasquotank County. Living in Elizabeth City offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Elizabeth City and residents tend to be liberal.
    Population
    18,466
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $150,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $948
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      59%
    • Own
      41%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      278.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      39
      6.1
    • Rape
      27.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      55.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      941.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,298.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      232.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      15%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      9%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      18%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      27%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      12%
      11%
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    Working in Elizabeth City

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $44,759
    National
    $69,021
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