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Perth Amboy, NJ


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Perth Amboy, New Jersey

Introduction to Perth Amboy, New Jersey

Perth Amboy, New Jersey, in Middlesex county, is 3 miles S of Woodbridge, New Jersey 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.

Perth Amboy History

In 1683, Perth Amboy was settled in for the first time. It was named after the fourth earl of Perth. Perth Amboy was incorporated as a city in 1718. From 1686 to 1776, this city served as the state capital. The city hall of Perth Amboy was built in 1685 and is the oldest city hall in the United States.

Perth Amboy and nearby Attractions

  • Kearny Cottage
  • East Brunswick Museum
  • New Jersey Museum of Agriculture
  • Thomas A. Edison Memorial Tower & Museum
  • Cheesequake State Park

Things To Do In Perth Amboy

There are a number of historical buildings in Perth Amboy. The city also offers several scenic landscapes, which are ideal for family picnics. In addition, the town also offers outdoor sports facilities like tennis courts, pool tables and basketball courts. There is also a yacht club and a marina near the Waterfront of Perth Amboy.

Perth Amboy Transportation

International air transportation is available from John F. Kennedy International.

Perth Amboy Higher Education

Union County College provides facilities for higher education.

High Points

Perth Amboy strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyPerth Amboy Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 12%Perth Amboy Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 15%Perth Amboy Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Perth Amboy Public Transportation Use
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Perth Amboy Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Perth Amboy, NJ

Comparing Perth Amboy to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Male Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens42
Female Share of the Population33
Age of the Population31
Well-Paid Single Men21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income31
People Above Poverty31
People in Middle Class or Better21
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times69
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Rents47
People Living Alone34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Affordability of Property Taxes27
Housing Recently Built23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime94
Low Violent Crime63

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