Perth Amboy, New Jersey

Population 51,388

Perth Amboy is located in Middlesex County, NJ. The population is 51,388, making Perth Amboy the 2nd largest city in Middlesex County.

There are 12 public schools in Perth Amboy with an average Homefacts rating of D+. The total crime rate for Perth Amboy is very low , and there are 38 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Perth Amboy is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Perth Amboy property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Perth Amboy include Sewaren, South Amboy and Woodbridge.

Perth Amboy Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 31.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 54%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.9%

Crime Rate

34.3% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 147
  • Violent Crimes: 284
  • Robbery: 58
  • Burglary: 212
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 986

Registered Offenders

45.40% Lower than national avg.
  • 38 offenders in Perth Amboy
  • 7.39 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

294 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 13
  • Registered Polluters: 9
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 272

Unemployment

High 6.1%
  • New Jersey unemployment average: 3.7%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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12 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 12 K-12 public schools in Perth Amboy, NJ and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Perth Amboy's schools as Below Average, with an overall D+ rating.
2 Private Schools

Assumption Catholic School

Perth Amboy Catholic School

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1 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 Perth Amboy, NJ

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5 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Perth Amboy, NJ issued 5 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 5 permits, 3 were issued for single family homes and 2 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Perth Amboy, NJ issued 32 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 32 permits, 1 were issued for single family homes and 31 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,207
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,376
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,750
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,164
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,424

Zip Codes

07077 07095 08832 08861 08862 08863 08879

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Environmental Hazards

294 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Perth Amboy, NJ has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Perth Amboy, NJ is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.03 Average
    Perth 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 Perth Amboy, NJ

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Perth Amboy, NJ: $49,155

Unemployment

Unemployment in Perth Amboy is 6.1%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.7% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 57.46%
White Collar - 42.54%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Frank Pallone Jr.

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

9 Cemeteries view all

2 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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