At a Glance
Median Income
$48,750
$29,929 per capita
Home Value
$114,500
Zillow: $210,179
Median Rent
$900/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
80.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
17.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
17.8% smoking rate
How Amboy Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Amboy's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Amboy a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Amboy residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,929. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,280 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Amboy is $114,500 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $210,179. Median rent is $900/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
18.4% of adults in Amboy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
80.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Amboy has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population310
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density912/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$29,929
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty17.9%
County GDP$3,220M
Avg Weekly Wage$979
Housing
A+
Home Value$114,500
Rent$900
Ownership87.3%
Zillow$210,179
Housing Units148
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death14,895/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.1 in/yr
Elevation815 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+80.6%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute29 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Amboy was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.