How Does Elizabeth, NJ Spend Tax Money?
Elizabeth, NJ spends $21,067 per resident, with total expenditures of $2.9B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($980/person), Highways & Roads ($599/person), Fire Protection ($437/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (61/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $2.9B |
| Per Capita Spending | $21,067 |
| Total Revenue | $1.8B |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 135,665 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 61/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$980/person
Highways & Roads$599/person
Fire Protection$437/person
Health$332/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.