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 0%

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 0%

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
ROBERT N WILENTZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 551 1ST ST, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
DR HERBERT RICHARDSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5318 STOCKTON ST, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
ANTHONY V CERES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5445 STATE ST, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
JAMES FLYNN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5850 CHAMBERLAIN AVE, 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
IGNASIO CRUZ CENTERPRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN601 COURTLAND ST, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
IGNACIO CRUZ SCHOOLPRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN601 CORTLANDT ST, PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKS1ST CONSTITUTION BANK145 FAYETTE ST PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA211 SMITH ST PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA531 BRACE AVE PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA555 CONVERY BLVD PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
BANKSBCP BANK617 AMBOY AVE PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
BANKSCAPITAL ONE BANK313 STATE ST PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
BANKSCHASE130 SMITH ST PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
BANKSINVESTORS SAVINGS BANK598 STATE ST # 606 PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
BANKSPNC BANK349 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
BANKSPROVIDENT BANK101 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE 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
BANKSSOVEREIGN BANK571 FLORIDA GROVE RD PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
HOSPITALSJEWISH RENNAISSANCE MED CTR280 HOBART ST PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
HOSPITALSRARITAN BAY MED CTR516 LAWRIE ST PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
HOSPITALSRARITAN BAY MEDICAL CTR530 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
HOSPITALSRARITAN BWY MED CTR BAY HARBOR530 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
ART AND MUSEUMSKEARNY COTTAGE MUSEUM63 CATALPA 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
08861224$319,900$320,824
0886385$345,000$334,368
Displaying 1-10 of 26 in $200-500k range
This well kept building will not last. Excellent for investment.  2 apts have 3 bedrms. 1 has 2 bedrms and 1 (in back) is licensed for commercial use.
 236 MADISON AV
 PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
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$450,000

This home is for that Special Buyer who appreciates alot of character. Original hardwood flooring, built in wall sconces, built in cabinets, 1 of the baths being the original, and so much more. Kitchen is 6 yrs. new.Energy Efficient windows on 1st&3rd level.This home is for the large family. Walk to waterfront.
 168 HIGH ST
 PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
 7 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$449,900

THIS 2 FAMILY IS IDEAL FOR A FOR TRADESMAN  IT HAS  5 GARAGES WITH PLENTY OF PARKING FOR  VAN AND EQUIPMENT  OR FOR THE INVESTER THAT NEEDS STORAGE
 231 MADISON AV
 PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
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$420,000

HOUSE IS NICELY KEPT GOOD NEIBERHOOD NEAR SCOOL TRANS.BLOCK FROM TRAIN STATION AND WATER FRONTNEW HOMES BEEN BUILT AROUND THE BLOCK  GAS FURNICE 1 AND 3 YEARS OLD  HARD WOOD FLOORS  MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE  NICE OPEN PORCHES
 203 MEADE ST
 PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
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$369,900

Large 2 family with 3 bedrooms in each floor. steps from the water great location view of the raritan bay. upstairs apartment has been completely remodeled with large bedrooms, hardwood floors, newer kitchen, fenced in property, separate utilities, new heating system, high ceiling basements with inside and outside entrance
 52 FIRST ST
 PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
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$350,000

This is a must see.Beautiful 3 bdrm colonial, fully upgraded, hwdflrs throught, new windows new roof new siding, tiled baths, new kitchen."Just to name a few."This house is a few minutes away from Woodbridge.Side lot is great to build another house. Lots of potential.
 359 SUMMIT AV
 PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$346,000

Few min. away from woodbridge. 3 bdrm colonial, fully upgraded, hwdflrs throught, new windows, new roof, new siding, tiled baths, new kitchen. "Just to name a few." Side lot is great to bulid.
 359 SUMMIT AVE
 Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$346,000

Beautiful 3 bedrooms Ranch, move in condition, great yard for family picnic and above ground pool. Newly renovated florida room and new kitchen.
 495 KROCHMALLY AVE
 PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms
$309,900

2 years new Bay view 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, 2car garage, wood in dining room, water view from balcony, walking distance to water. This community has free shuttle bus to train stations, takes 50 minutes to NYC; will open ferry to NYC soon, 2 minutes walk to ferry. Slip is already inside the harbortown. Ref, Washer & Dryer inc
 576 GREAT BEDS CT
 PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
 2 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$299,000

Very well kept unit in a move incondition, Laundry Room Located on the bedroom floor, Master Bedroom features full bath & walk in closet, Water Views, close to NYC train station and Bus.
 732 HARBORTOWN BLVD
 Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$295,000
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