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    City vs city

    Fort Lee, NJ vs Elizabeth, NJ

    Fort LeeElizabeth
    Population39,818135,887
    Population growth (1 yr)0.0%0.2%
    Median home value$422,200$393,500
    Median rent$2,255$1,463
    Household income$105,535$63,874
    Unemployment5.0%6.9%
    Bachelor's degree+35%10%
    State crime /100k1,4671,467

    Gold marks the better number on each line.

    Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023 vs 2022); FBI Crime Data Explorer (statewide).

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