City safety & data profile

Perth AmboyNJ

Perth Amboy, NJ is a 53K-resident city in Middlesex County with a median household income of $61,977.

Middlesex County, New Jersey. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Perth Amboy, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Perth Amboy has a population larger than 81% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $370,600, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

53K
Population
Top 19%
By size
$61,977
Median income
$370,600
Median home
20.2%
Poverty rate

The read on Perth Amboy

Perth Amboy posts a median household income higher than 25% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Perth Amboy area.

Top 75%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Perth Amboy

Where Perth Amboy income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$61,977 Bottom 25% higher than 25% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NJ $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Perth Amboy, NJ beyond the headline numbers

Perth Amboy sits inside Middlesex County, New Jersey, at roughly 40.51°N, -74.27°W. Population 52,682, $61,977 median household income. Median home value $370,600, median rent $1,688. Poverty rate 20.2%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Perth Amboy's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 42.8%, then obesity at 40.9%. 1 hospital in/around Perth Amboy, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Perth Amboy from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
52,682
Perth Amboy
Median Income
$61,977
-9% vs avg
Median Home Value
$370,600
+63% vs avg
Median Age
37.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Middlesex County) - Perth Amboy's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
871K+7%
Median Income
$111,549+40%
Median Home Value
$462,900+40%
Poverty Rate
8.6%+1%
Unemployment
6.7%-26%

Economics

Economics indicators for Perth Amboy, NJ
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,688/mo
Poverty Rate
20.2% +42% vs avg
Unemployment 14.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 15.7%
Work From Home 4.8%
Public Transit 2.8%

Population

White 20.1%
African American 7.9%
Asian 1.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
42.8%
Obesity
40.9%
Physical Inactivity
39.6%
High Blood Pressure
34.2%
Lack of Health Insurance
30.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.3%
Diabetes
15.6%
Binge Drinking
15%
Current Smoking
14.1%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 50.6%
Annual Checkup 74.9%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.9%
Stroke
3.4%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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0
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Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER
PERTH AMBOY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Perth Amboy, NJ? ▼
Perth Amboy, NJ has a population of 52,682 people, located in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
What is the median household income in Perth Amboy? ▼
The median household income in Perth Amboy, NJ is $61,977 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 20.2%.
What is the median home value in Perth Amboy? ▼
The median home value in Perth Amboy, NJ is $370,600. Median rent is $1,688/month.
What are the top health concerns in Perth Amboy? ▼
The top health indicators in Perth Amboy include Short Sleep Duration (42.8%), Obesity (40.9%), Physical Inactivity (39.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Perth Amboy? ▼
Perth Amboy has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Perth Amboy? ▼
The median age in Perth Amboy, NJ is 37.9 years. 15.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Perth Amboy, NJ is located in Middlesex County, New Jersey. With a population of 53K and a $61,977 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Perth Amboy area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Using Perth Amboy's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Perth Amboy area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Perth Amboy against New Jersey peers on any ranking lens. Explore New Jersey

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Middlesex County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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