Perth Amboy, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Richmond County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
55,278 Population 11,862/sq mi density
$58,490 Median Income $26,848 per capita
$339,200 Home Value $500,079 Zillow
$1,629 Median Rent 37.2% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
392 Violent Crime/100K 1,374 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$58,490 median income, 12.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$339,200 home value, $1,629/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
392 violent crimes/100K (3% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Crime Overview

Violent Crime Rate
392
per 100,000 residents
3% above
US avg: 380/100K
Property Crime Rate
1,374
per 100,000 residents
30% below
US avg: 1,960/100K
Safety Rating
Average Crime
Safety grade: F (1.0/5.0)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Per 100,000 residents. Thin line = U.S. average.

Murder
5.3 avg 6.3
Rape
21.3 avg 40.0
Robbery
39.0 avg 73.9
Assault
326.2 avg 268.5

Property Crime Breakdown

Per 100,000 residents. Thin line = U.S. average.

Burglary
166.6 avg 271.0
Theft
1,037.1 avg 1,401.9
Vehicle Theft
164.9 avg 282.7
Arson
5.3

Complete Crime Data

Violent Crime (per 100K)

Total Violent Crime391.8
Murder5.3
Rape21.3
Robbery39.0
Aggravated Assault326.2

Property Crime (per 100K)

Total Property Crime1,373.9
Burglary166.6
Theft/Larceny1,037.1
Vehicle Theft164.9
Arson5.3

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County)12