Perth Amboy, NJ Overview

Established as a center for commerce and government before the American Revolution, Perth Amboy is located at the head of the Raritan Bay, which offers a deep water port for tankers and heavy freighters.  This highly developed and long-standing industrial center offers residents a balanced mix of retail centers, social services, excellent transportation facilities, and quality education.  Housing options range from single-family homes in a variety of architectural styles to duplexes and condominiums.  The city is accessible to major highways including the New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, U.S. 1 and I-287, Routes 9 and 35, and Highway 440 to the Outerbridge crossing. 

Summary

Population Growth (since 2000) 14%
Population Density (ppl / mile) 11,467.00
Household Size (ppl) 3.25
Households w/ Children 40%

Housing Stability

Annual Residential Turnover 0%
5+ Years in Residency 23%
Median Year in Residency 2.46

Housing Inventory

Perth Amboy, NJ Housing Inventory 10,269 1,039 6,125 10,269 1,039 6,125

Market Overview

101 listings with an estimated median price of $445,000

Price Count
$0 - 100K 12
$100K - 200K 4
$200K - 300K 5
$300K - 400K 22
$400K - 500K 28
$500K - 600K 13
$600K - 700K 4
$700K - 800K 1
$800K - 900K 1
$900K - 1M 1
$1M - Max 10
Property Type Count
Single Family 38
Condo 2
Commercial 34
Rental 17
Lots and Land 2
Multi Family 25

(Data as of 4/28/2024)

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Perth Amboy, NJ Population Demographics

Total: 53,916

Households:16,394

Median Age: 35.14

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature (degrees F)

Perth Amboy, NJ Temperature

Weather Risk

Perth Amboy, NJ Weather Risk

Education

The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index below are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.

Education Climate Index

Perth Amboy, NJ Education Climate Index

Highest Education Level Attained

Perth Amboy, NJ Highest Education Level Attained 6,852 4,072 12,284 1,296 3,920 1,747 4,817 6,852 4,072 12,284 1,296 3,920

Employment and Finance

Workforce

Perth Amboy, NJ Workforce

Income by dollar range (Median Income: $49,939)

Perth Amboy, NJ Income by dollar range 1,637 722 958 1,057 812 795 787 696 742 1,331 1,880 2,084 1,016 752 904 126 52 43

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Studio
$1,054
One Bedroom
$1,296
Two Bedroom
$1,654
Three Bedroom
$2,109
Four Bedroom
$2,551

Smoking Ban

The Smoking Ban data indicates whether an area has a smoking ban in place for workplaces, restaurants or bars. This information represents that of the search area and may not reflect that of the whole County or State.

Workplaces
Yes
Restaurants
Yes
Bars
Yes

Crime

The Crime Index compares the risk or probability of future occurrence of certain types of crime in this community as compared to the national average. The national average for each type of crime equals a score of 1.0, so a score of 2.0 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 0.50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Perth Amboy, NJ Crime

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