Introduction


  
  Community Information

Population

Total Population 49,965
Population Density 10,449 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 25,009
Male Population 24,956
Median Age 32.29 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 60%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 20%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College MIDDLESEX COUNTY COLLEGE
Distance to MIDDLESEX COUNTY COLLEGE 4 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College RABBI JACOB JOSEPH SCHOOL
Distance to RABBI JACOB JOSEPH SCHOOL 7 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 14,519
Family Households 10,633
Average Family Size 4.01
Average Household Income $52,861
Median Household Income $45,601
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 60%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 20%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 1.64
Total Crime Risk (County) 0.50
Personal Crime Risk (County) 0.44
Murder Risk (County) 0.39
Rape Risk (County) 0.31
Robbery Risk 0.58
Assault Risk (County) 0.43
Property Risk (County) 0.57
Burglary Risk (County) 0.57
Larceny Risk (County) 0.64
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 0.63

Environment

Average July High Temperature 86.6° F
Average January Low Temperature 21.5° F
Annual Precipitation 49.63 inches
Air Pollution Index 100% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 7%
Nearest Airport NEWARK LIBERTY INTL
Distance to NEWARK LIBERTY INTL 13 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team STATEN ISLAND YANKEES (A)
Distance to STATEN ISLAND YANKEES (A) 14 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
ADULT & CONTINUING EDUCATION CENTERADULT EDUCATION178 BARRACKS ST, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
PERTH AMBOY CATH INTERM SCHOOL5 - 8500 STATE ST, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
WILLIAM C MCGINNIS MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 8271 STATE ST, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
SAMUEL E SHULL MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 8380 HALL AVE, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
PERTH AMBOY CATHOLIC MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 8680 CATHERINE ST, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
MIDDLESEX COUNTY VOCATIONAL - PERTH AMBOYVOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL457 HIGH ST, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
PERTH AMBOY HIGH SCHOOL9 - 12300 EAGLE AVE, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
DR HERBERT RICHARDSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5318 STOCKTON ST, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
JAMES FLYNN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5850 CHAMBERLAIN AVE, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
ROBERT N WILENTZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 551 1ST ST, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
ANTHONY V CERES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5445 STATE ST, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
EDWARD J PATTEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5500 CHARLES ST, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
PERTH AMBOY CATH PRIMARY SCHOOLK - 3613 CARLOCK AVE, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
UKRAINIAN ASSUMPTION SCHOOLK - 8CORNER OF MEREDITH & JAC, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
IGNACIO CRUZ SCHOOLPRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN601 CORTLANDT ST, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA211 SMITH ST PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA555 COMBERRY BLVD PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA555 CONVERY BLVD PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
BANKSBCP BANK615 AMBOY AVE PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
BANKSCAPITAL ONE BANK313 STATE ST PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
BANKSCHASE130 SMITH ST PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
BANKSFIRST CONSTITUTION BANK145 FAYETTE ST PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
BANKSINVESTORS SAVINGS BANK101 JOHN F KENNEDY PKWY PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
BANKSINVESTORS SAVINGS BANK598 STATE ST PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
BANKSPNC BANK349 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
BANKSPROVIDENT BANK101 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE # 3 PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
BANKSPROVIDENT BANK339 STATE ST PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
BANKSSOVEREIGN BANK1334 LAKEWOOD RD PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
BANKSSOVEREIGN BANK210 SMITH ST PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
BANKSSOVEREIGN BANK365 CONVERY BLVD # 9 PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
HOSPITALSRARITAN BAY MEDICAL CTR530 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
ART AND MUSEUMSKEARNY COTTAGE MUSEUM63 CATALPA AVE PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
ART AND MUSEUMSLIBERTY CENTER598 STATE ST PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
ART AND MUSEUMSPROPRIETARY HOUSE ASSN149 KEARNY AVE PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861



  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
08861286$232,250$239,450
08863122$283,000$304,840
Displaying 1-10 of 36 in $200-500k range
Two unit Penthouse made into one.  2 parking spaces, wood flooring, water views, bridge view, lots of storage, elevator building, close to NYC trains & Bus, next to the Marina, close to shopping, restaurants, highways.  This Penthouse is unique and one of a kind.  Great place to entertain and live.  Open Balcony  Penthouse
 40 FAYETTE ST
 PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
 2 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$399,000

PENTHOUSE.  RARE UNIT, TWO UNITS MADE INTO ONE BEAUTIFUL HOME ON THE WATERFRONT.  WATERFRONT VIEW FROM THE PRIVATE WRAP AROUND DECK ON THE TOP FLOOR.  WOOD FLOORING.  LOTS OF WINDOWS, BUS TO NEW YORK WALK TO THE MARINA & BOAT DOCK, WALKING DISTANCE TO NYC TRAIN STATION. CLOSE TO HIGHWAYS, SHOPPING & RESTAURANTS
 40 FAYETTE ST
 Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
 2 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$399,000

Luxury New Building on the Waterfront. Unit has plently of waterviews, Fully uggrades Luxury home, Shows like a Model Home. Hardwood Flooring, Crown Molding, Recessed Lights, Professional painting, Balcony with water views, On Site Gym and Club House, Secured Indoor Garage Parking with elevator, NYC Bus & NYC Train Acces
 
 PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
 2 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$350,000

Luxury new bldg on Waterfront. Unit has plenty of waterviews. Hardwood floors, crown molding, recessed lights, professional painting. Balcony with waterviews. On site gym and clubhouse. Secured indoor garage parking with elevator. NYC bus and train access.
 
 Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
 2 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$350,000

Great opportunity for you to own this bright and cheery 2 family!!The larger unit has 3+ bedrooms, updated generous eat-in-kitchen, newer  bath, formal dining room and living room, newer carpeting**The 2nd unit has been totally renovated beautifully!!** The whole house has new windows, roofs less than 7 yrs, hotwater heaters 2 yrs, and a water-proofed basement!!***
 154-56 WILLIAM ST
 PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
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$335,000

This home is one block away from Raritan Bay, view ships and yachts from second and attic floors. Your chance to live near the water, and the best restaurants. Home offers 4 BRMS, 2BR
 221 RECTOR ST
 PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$335,000

Immaculately kept maintain  2 family, with 2 bedrooms  in each floor, full finished basement with inside and outside entrance updated windows, drive way.  A must see.
 189 MEADE ST
 PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
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$329,000

Absolutely, GORGEOUS kitchen, Maple cabinets, breakfast bar, granite tops, stainless steel appliances marble flooring on most of 1st floor. Stunning!  Maintenance free exterior, newer doors , deck, above ground pool, finished basement.   A MUST SEE.. location great  for communters.
 424 THOMAS ST
 Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$329,000

JUST UNPACK AND ENJOY THIS LOVELY 3 BDRM, 1.5 BATH RANCH FEATURING GLEAMING H/W FLOORS, EIK, DR, FULL BSMT W/BONUS ROOM/OFFICE, NICE SIZE YARD W/ AG POOL FOR ENTERTAINING. ROOF'03, SIDING '04, WATER HTR '05. A MUST SEE!!
 805 FORBES AVE
 Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$325,000

WOW!! WATERFRONT LOCATION!! GREAT VALUE,JUST STEPS AWAY FROM THE WATER! TRULY MINT CONDITION; FEATURING GLEAMING HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE HOME, C/A HEATED SUNROOM, FIN BASEMENT W/WET BAR.  NOTHING TO DO, JUST MOVE IN. QUICK CLOSING DESIRABLE, DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO OWN WATERFRONT PROPERTY. THIS IS A SHOWSTOPPER!
 61 WISTERIA ST
 PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$325,000
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