South Amboy, NJ

South Amboy, New Jersey

South Amboy, New Jersey, in Middlesex county, is 5 miles S of Woodbridge, New Jersey (center to center) and 18 miles S of Newark, New Jersey. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Middlesex - Somerset - Hunterdon metropolitan area. South Amboy contains a population of approximately 7,913.

The People and Families of South Amboy

In South Amboy, about 48% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, South Amboy had a median family income of $62,029.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in South Amboy favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $5,575. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

South Amboy Housing

South Amboy has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 64% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side.

Commuting

In South Amboy, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of South Amboy, NJ

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

South Amboy Almanac

South Amboy Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

South Amboy Public Libraries

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South Amboy Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by South Amboy residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, South Amboy, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

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South Amboy High Schools (2004)

SOUTH AMBOY HIGH
200 GOVERNOR HAROLD G. HOFFMAN
732-316-7669
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 537 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

South Amboy Colleges

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