South Amboy, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Middlesex County County
South Amboy, NJ
At a Glance
How South Amboy Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Amboy's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is South Amboy a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
South Amboy residents earn a median household income of $110,125 , which is 47% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,151. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,382 business establishments, including 1,863 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Amboy is $365,000 , 29% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $530,949. Median rent is $1,644/month, with 22.7% 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
South Amboy reports 139 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,410/100K.
Education
30.0% of adults in South Amboy hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% below the national average). 87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Amboy has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.