Living in Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Perth Amboy · Census data 2020–2024
Perth Amboy has 55,855 residents with a median age of 37.9. The median household income is $61,977 (40% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $370,600, the median rent is $1,688/month.
Perth Amboy at a glance
- Population
- 55,855
- Median age
- 37.9State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $61,977State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $370,600State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,688/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 35.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.7%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Perth Amboy a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 14.3%; a poverty rate of 20.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Perth Amboy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Perth Amboy the median home value is $370,600, 11% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,688 per month, which is 36.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,352 a month in housing costs.
Perth Amboy median household income
The median household income in Perth Amboy is $61,977 and the income per person is $27,021. 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Perth Amboy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 19,615
- Owner-occupied
- 35.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 64.6%
- Vacant
- 2.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.91
Perth Amboy demographics
- Population
- 55,855
- Median age
- 37.9
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 13.1%
- Households
- 19,045
- Foreign-born
- 50.7%
- Veterans
- 2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Perth Amboy ›
Education in Perth Amboy
15.7% of adults 25 and older in Perth Amboy have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 4.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Perth Amboy
- Unemployment rate
- 14.3%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Drive alone
- 59.7%
- Public transit
- 2.8%
- Walk to work
- 6.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
Perth Amboy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perth Amboy | 55,855 | $61,977 | $370,600 | $1,688 |
| Hopelawn | 3,496 | $113,242 | $372,100 | $1,272 |
| Sewaren | 3,248 | $108,948 | $429,200 | $1,387 |
| South Amboy | 9,989 | $91,997 | $379,700 | $1,707 |
| Fords | 12,771 | $115,861 | $438,000 | $1,913 |
| Woodbridge | 104,355 | $108,928 | $433,000 | $1,959 |
| Port Reading | 3,511 | $134,479 | $435,600 | — |
| Menlo Park Terrace | 3,062 | $110,278 | $427,400 | $1,971 |
| Iselin | 19,551 | $109,500 | $426,800 | $2,113 |
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What is the median household income in Perth Amboy, NJ?
The median household income in Perth Amboy is $61,977, 40% lower than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Perth Amboy?
The median home value in Perth Amboy is $370,600, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Perth Amboy?
The median gross rent in Perth Amboy is $1,688 per month, about 36.9% of household income.
Is Perth Amboy, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 14.3%; a poverty rate of 20.2%.
What is the median age in Perth Amboy?
The median age in Perth Amboy is 37.9 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Perth Amboy?
The average commute to work in Perth Amboy is 24 minutes; 4.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Perth Amboy?
The unemployment rate in Perth Amboy is 14.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Perth Amboy?
15.7% of adults in Perth Amboy have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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