South Amboy, New Jersey

Population 8,630

South Amboy is located in Middlesex County, NJ. The population is 8,630.

There are 2 public schools in South Amboy with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for South Amboy is very low , and there are 6 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in South Amboy is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date South Amboy property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near South Amboy include Perth Amboy, Sayreville and Madison Park.

South Amboy Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 10.8%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 62.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 27%

Crime Rate

68.8% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 123
  • Violent Crimes: 22
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 112
  • Property Crime: 751
  • Larceny Theft: 516

Registered Offenders

40.13% Lower than national avg.
  • 6 offenders in South Amboy
  • 6.95 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

71 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 2
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 67

Unemployment

Moderate 3.3%
  • New Jersey unemployment average: 3.7%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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2 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 2 K-12 public schools in South Amboy, NJ and 1 private school. Homefacts rates South Amboy's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
1 Private School

Cardinal Mccarrick High School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in South Amboy, NJ

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1 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2013, the city of South Amboy, NJ issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2012, the city of South Amboy, NJ issued 20 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 20 permits, 1 were issued for single family homes and 19 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,105
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,260
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,605
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,990
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,250

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Environmental Hazards

71 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    South Amboy, NJ has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    South Amboy, NJ is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.03 Average
    South Amboy, NJ is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 32.98°
  • February 36.13°
  • March 44.77°
  • April 55.17°
  • May 64.36°
  • June 73.34°
  • July 79.95°
  • August 76.72°
  • September 69.82°
  • October 56.25°
  • November 47.12°
  • December 34.63°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for South Amboy, NJ

Earthquakes
South Amboy, NJ has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
South Amboy, NJ has a moderate risk of hurricanes.
Hail
South Amboy, NJ has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
South Amboy, NJ has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in South Amboy, NJ: $66,294

Unemployment

Unemployment in South Amboy is 3.3%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.7% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 36.66%
White Collar - 63.34%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Christopher Christie
  • Sen. Cory A. Booker
  • Sen. Robert Menendez

City Representatives

  • Frank Pallone Jr.

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

2 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in South Amboy, NJ

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

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