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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Naomi Roberts

Best restaurants in Perth Amboy?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Household incomes average around $58,490 in Perth Amboy. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Let me know your thoughts. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Cost of living is definitely...

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Michael Jackson

Things Perth Amboy needs to improve

Hello, We have two kids and The unemployment rate is 8.6%, which is concerning. Household incomes average around $58,490 in Perth Amboy. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Should I be concerned? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or...

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Evan B.

Anyone work in healthcare in Perth Amboy?

Anyone else feel this way? Just moved here 6 months ago and Rent is about $1,629/month for a decent place. With a population of 55,278, Perth Amboy is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 55--F, so expect cold winters. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of co...

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Stella Howard

Life in Perth Amboy as a young professional

I grew up here but left for a while. It's a a smaller city city with about 55,278 people. Poverty rate is 18.1%, which is higher than I expected. Crime rate is something to consider -Perth Amboy sits at 283.7 per 100K. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-depen...

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Quinn Johnson

Pros and cons of Perth Amboy after 1 years

I grew up here but left for a while. Rent is about $1,629/month for a decent place. With a population of 55,278, Perth Amboy is a smaller city. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Does this match your experience? Traffic can be...

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Naomi Roberts

Grocery stores in Perth Amboy -recommendations?

Longtime lurker here, Average temperature is around 55--F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $58,490, which feels about average for the area. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Worth the trade-offs? Night life is decent ...

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Julia Edwards

Co-working spaces in Perth Amboy?

Been meaning to ask this. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What do you all think?

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David Johnson

Rent vs buy in Perth Amboy -what makes sense?

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and You can expect to pay around $1,629 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, which is concerning. The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Should I be concerned? Property taxes are high but you get good ...

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Julia Edwards

Most overrated things about Perth Amboy

Hey everyone, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The median home value here is around $339,200, which seems about average. Median household income is $58,490, which feels about average for the area. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Worth the trade-offs?

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Maya Campbell

Is Perth Amboy walkable?

Hey, It's a a smaller city city with about 55,278 people. You can expect to pay around $1,629 for rent here. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Anyone in a similar situation?

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Connor

How is the nightlife in Perth Amboy?

Hey folks, You can expect to pay around $1,629 for rent here. Homes are going for about $339,200 on average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Does this match your experience?

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Lucy

Perth Amboy quality of life -am I missing something?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a 24-year-old physical therapist and Homes are going for about $339,200 on average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Is this normal for Perth Amboy? TIA! Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better for families than yo...

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Julia Edwards

Affordable areas near Perth Amboy?

First post here. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Is this normal for Perth Amboy?

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Liam

Moving to Perth Amboy for work -advice?

Anyone else feel this way? I've been here for 19 years and Household incomes average around $58,490 in Perth Amboy. Homes are going for about $339,200 on average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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David Johnson

Is public transit usable in Perth Amboy?

Random thought, Household incomes average around $58,490 in Perth Amboy. Crime rate is something to consider -Perth Amboy sits at 283.7 per 100K. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Has anyone dealt with this? The weather takes...

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Evan B.

Planning a move to Perth Amboy -neighborhoods?

Alright, Rent is about $1,629/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,629 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, which is concerning. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's ...

2 replies 20 upvotes moving
Maya Campbell

Remote worker thinking about Perth Amboy

Anyone else feel this way? We're a young couple and The median home value here is around $339,200, which seems about average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What do you all think? The city has invested a lot in new development. The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's...

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Quinn Torres

Is Perth Amboy worth moving to in 2026?

Been meaning to ask this. Median household income is $58,490, which feels about average for the area. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Should I be concerned? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. People here are ...

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Liam

Perth Amboy is underrated, change my mind

Hello, Born and raised here. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, which is concerning. It's a a smaller city city with about 55,278 people. With a population of 55,278, Perth Amboy is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $1,629 for rent here. Household incomes average around $58,490 in Perth Amboy...

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Ethan Lee

Should I move to Perth Amboy or stay in Omaha?

I'm originally from Phoenix and Homes are going for about $339,200 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Silas Ramirez

What's it really like living in Perth Amboy?

Been meaning to ask this. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, which is concerning. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Declan Wood

Biggest downsides of living in Perth Amboy?

Hi all, Household incomes average around $58,490 in Perth Amboy. Homes are going for about $339,200 on average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Should I be concerned? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Nevaeh Richardson

Healthcare options in Perth Amboy?

Hey, My family moved here when I was a kid. Rent is about $1,629/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 55,278 people. Homes are going for about $339,200 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What do you al...

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Isaac Cox

What's it really like living in Perth Amboy?

Curious what people think. Median household income is $58,490, which feels about average for the area. The median home value here is around $339,200, which seems about average. The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Has anyone dealt with this? There'...

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Michael Jackson

Just moved to Perth Amboy, any tips?

I work in tech and Household incomes average around $58,490 in Perth Amboy. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, which is concerning. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Has anyone dealt with this?

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Hazel Brown

Dog-friendly places in Perth Amboy?

My family moved here when I was a kid. Crime rate is something to consider -Perth Amboy sits at 283.7 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Should I be concerned? Cheers.

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Maya Campbell

Working in Perth Amboy -salaries realistic?

So, I work in food service and Median household income is $58,490, which feels about average for the area. The median home value here is around $339,200, which seems about average. With a population of 55,278, Perth Amboy is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $339,200 on average. Crime rate i...

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