At a Glance
Median Income
$127,639
$41,414 per capita
Home Value
$582,700
Zillow: $676,599
Violent Crime
125/100K
1,762/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.6%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
251 sunny days/yr
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 $127,639 , which is 70% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,414. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,322 business establishments, including 903 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Amboy is $582,700 , 107% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $676,599. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Amboy reports 125 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,762/100K.
Education
33.6% of adults in Amboy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Amboy has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population1,545
Median Age30.9 yrs
Density155/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$127,639
Per Capita$41,414
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$33,425M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,398
Housing
A
Home Value$582,700
Rent
Ownership84.8%
Zillow$676,599
Housing Units640
Rent Burden40.5%
Crime
F
Violent125/100K
Property1,762/100K
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,422/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain83.3 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation656 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.6%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 52%
Commute42 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Amboy was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Portland International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 903 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
All Countries
