Perth Amboy

Perth Amboy, New Jersey Overview

Perth Amboy scores 45.9/100 overall (C), ranking #12 of 20 cities in New Jersey — below the state composite of 65.9. Education is the city’s relative strength at 80/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 7/100.

Income & Employment in Perth Amboy

Perth Amboy’s median income of $58,490 is 40% below the state median, but positive population growth of 1.6% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents. The local unemployment rate is 7.3%.

Safety in Perth Amboy

Perth Amboy’s violent crime rate of 367.3 per 100,000 runs above the New Jersey average of 195. The property crime rate is 1634.8 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Perth Amboy

The median home value is $339,200. Median monthly rent is $1,629. Renters allocate 33.4% of income to rent — above the 30% affordability threshold. The price-to-income ratio of 5.8x suggests home buyers face a stretched market.

Health & Wellness in Perth Amboy

The adult obesity rate in Perth Amboy is 40.9%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. Diabetes prevalence is elevated at 15.6%. Residents report an average of 17.3 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. New Jersey ranks #10 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Perth Amboy

Perth Amboy has a high school graduation rate of 84.9%. The student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Local districts invest $39,920 per student, well above the national median. The city has 13 public schools serving 10,379 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Perth Amboy

The annual average temperature in Perth Amboy is 53.6°F. Summers average 70.4°F. Winters average 38.5°F. Precipitation is abundant at 60.6 inches per year.

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