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Perth Amboy, New Jersey, in Middlesex county, is 3 miles S of Woodbridge, New Jersey (center to center) and 16 miles S of Newark, New Jersey. The city is in the Middlesex - Somerset - Hunterdon area. There are 47,303 residents in Perth Amboy.
In Perth Amboy, about 38% of adults are married. The faces of Perth Amboy are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate the city.
Approximately 54% of Perth Amboy is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of Perth Amboy.
In 2000, Perth Amboy had a median family income of $40,740.
Perth Amboy folks tended to give their money ($9,250) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.
As of 2000, the share of housing units in Perth Amboy that were owner-occupied was 41%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Perth Amboy.
In Perth Amboy, 83% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.
Perth Amboy strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
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| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 4% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Perth Amboy to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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