South Amboy, NJ Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

wild_hunter75 Aug 7, 2025

Dog-friendly places in South Amboy?

OK so Born and raised here. Poverty rate is 5.5%, which is pretty low. It's a a small town city with about 9,714 people. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Thanks! It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely frien...

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Adam Adams May 12, 2025

Best kept secrets of South Amboy, NJ

The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is about average. Rent is about $1,644/month for a decent place. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where most families...

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Adam Adams Apr 11, 2025

South Amboy is underrated, change my mind

Hey, I've been here for 18 years and The median home value here is around $365,000, which seems about average. Crime rate is something to consider -South Amboy sits at 22.4 per 100K. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Does this match your experience? TIA!

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Adam Adams Jan 28, 2025

Starting a business in South Amboy?

OK so I'm retired and Rent is about $1,644/month for a decent place. With a population of 9,714, South Amboy is a small town. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What neighborhoods would you suggest? It's not perfect, but the c...

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