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Perth Amboy, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Richmond County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
55,278
Population
11,862/sq mi density
$58,490
Median Income
$26,848 per capita
$339,200
Home Value
$490,041 Zillow
$1,629
Median Rent
37.2% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
284
Violent Crime/100K
1,345 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$58,490 median income, 8.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$339,200 home value, $1,629/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
284 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$339,200
20% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,629/mo
40% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
33.4%
49% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
19,156
Median year built: 1956
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$339,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$490,041
Median Sale Price
$510,000
Median List Price
$450,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
33.4%
Owner-Occupied
66.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,599/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,759/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,132/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,658/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,005/mo
Census median rent:
$1,629/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,550/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
65 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
5
Price Drops
10.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$323
Active Inventory
56
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
37.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
20% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1956
Average age of housing stock: 70 years
Homeownership Rate
33.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $339,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $490,041 |
| Median Sale Price | $510,000 |
| Median List Price | $450,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $323 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,629 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,550 |
| FMR Studio | $1,599 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,759 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,132 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,658 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,005 |
Market
| Days on Market | 65 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 10.7% |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Active Inventory | 56 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $323 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 33.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 66.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 33.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 19,156 |
| Median Year Built | 1956 |
| Rent Burden | 37.2% |