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Perth Amboy, NJ

Founded 1683Middlesex CountyElev. 22 m
Population
55,278
Median home
$339,200
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
14
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Perth Amboy

With about 55,278 residents, Perth Amboy is one of New Jersey's notable places. Perth Amboy was founded in 1683 and sits in Middlesex County. The median age is 36.3 and the median household income is $58,490. Homes carry a median value of $339,200, and about 33% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (80.8%). Around 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 25 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
55,278
Median age
36.3
Median household income
$58,490
Per-capita income
$26,848
Poverty rate
20%
High-school grad or higher
68.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
Unemployment
12.8%
Avg. commute
24.8 min
Work from home
4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White11.4%
Hispanic or Latino80.8%
Black5.5%
Asian1.3%
Workforce by occupation
Production, transportation & material moving36.6%
Management, business, science & arts19.7%
Sales & office18.1%
Service17.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$339,200
Median gross rent
$1,629/mo
Owner-occupied
33.4%
Median year built
1957
Households
19,019
Avg. household size
2.88

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Perth Amboy has 14 public schools — 7 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading38%
Math18%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Academy for Urban Leadership Charter SchoolHighGrades 7–12charter
Perth Amboy High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Perth Amboy Magnet SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Samuel E. Shull Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 5–8
William C. McGinnis Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 5–8
Anthony V. Ceres Elementary SchoolElementary
Edward J. Patten Elementary SchoolElementary
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century SchoolElementary
James J. Flynn Elementary SchoolElementary
Middlesex County STEM Charter SchoolElementarycharter
Robert N. Wilentz Elementary SchoolElementary
Rose M. Lopez Elementary SchoolElementary
Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood CenterGrades -1–-1
Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood CenterGrades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime5% below national
Perth Amboy367
New Jersey228
United States386
↑ 29% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime16% below national
Perth Amboy1,635
New Jersey1,548
United States1,952
↑ 21% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Perth Amboy Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Perth Amboy.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Middlesex County
Ice stormVery High
Strong windVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Coastal floodingRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Perth Amboy is in Middlesex County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Perth Amboy was founded in 1683 and sits in Middlesex County. Elevation ~22 m.

Map of Perth Amboy
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Historic places

8 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Kearny, Lawrence, HousePerth Amboy City Hall and Surveyor General's OfficeSimpson United Methodist ChurchSt. Peter's Episcopal ChurchPerth Amboy StationInness, George, HouseProprietary HousePerth Amboy Ferry Slip
Notable people from Perth Amboy
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Nearby cities
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Registered sex offenders in Perth Amboy, NJ (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Perth Amboy, New Jersey.

John P Smith, 38
Perth Amboy · 08861

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Perth Amboy — frequently asked

What is the population of Perth Amboy, New Jersey?
Perth Amboy has a population of about 55,278, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Perth Amboy?
The median home value in Perth Amboy is $339,200, and the median gross rent is $1,629/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Perth Amboy safe? What is the crime rate?
Perth Amboy Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 367 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Perth Amboy face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Middlesex County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, strong wind, winter weather.
How many schools are in Perth Amboy?
Perth Amboy has 14 public schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Perth Amboy?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Perth Amboy. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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