Perth Amboy City, NJ

Living in Perth Amboy City

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Bikeability 49
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Walkability 66
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Commute 48
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Public Transit 57
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Affordability 45
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Public Safety 72
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Airports 95
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Hospitals 5
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Colleges 67
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Schools 10
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Residents

52k Population +1.5k (2010–19)
33  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
15% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
77% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black6%
Caucasian14%
Hispanic or Latino78%
Multiracial<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school29%
High school graduate36%
Some College19%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household77%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$53k Median Household Income +$4.9k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector84%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation35%
Mgt, science, and arts17%
Sales and office20%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Public transportation5%
Taxicab2%
Walked5%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$262k Median Home Value -$49k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median Monthly Rent +$213 (2010–19)
27% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached29%
Multiple units30%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier33%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K26%
$250K to $299K24%
$300K to $399K22%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas1%
Utility gas82%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Perth Amboy City

United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Middlesex County17

Property Crime in Perth Amboy City

United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Middlesex County24

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (70%)(28%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton71%
Donald Trump25%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 3 6
Feb 33 3 8
Mar 41 4 4
Apr 51 4 1
May 61 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 67 4 0
Oct 55 4 0
Nov 46 4 0
Dec 36 4 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Perth Amboy City

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding63
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding36
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Perth Amboy City, NJ

Private Schools

Private Schools near Perth Amboy City, NJ

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Gateway Academy
2 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Perth Amboy City, NJ

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Perth Amboy City, NJ

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Jfk Medical Center
5 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Perth Amboy City, NJ

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Laguardia Airport
27 miles, NE
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Trenton Mercer Airport
33 miles, SW