At a Glance
Median Income
$58,490
$26,848 per capita
Home Value
$339,200
Zillow: $490,041
Median Rent
$1,629/mo
37.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
284/100K
1,345/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
68.3% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
18.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Perth Amboy Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Perth Amboy's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Perth Amboy a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Perth Amboy residents earn a median household income of $58,490 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,848. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,738 business establishments, including 897 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Perth Amboy is $339,200 , 20% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $490,041. Median rent is $1,629/month, with 37.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Perth Amboy reports 284 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,345/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.2% of adults in Perth Amboy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
68.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Perth Amboy has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population55,278
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density11,862/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$58,490
Per Capita$26,848
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty18.1%
County GDP$23,779M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,325
Housing
B
Home Value$339,200
Rent$1,629
Ownership33.4%
Zillow$490,041
Housing Units19,156
Rent Burden37.2%
Crime
F
Violent284/100K
Property1,345/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault222/100K
Burglary212/100K
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes15.5%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death6,376/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation66 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+68.3%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute25 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed255 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Perth Amboy was founded in 1683.
The median home in Perth Amboy was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 255 Mbps.
There are 897 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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