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Perth Amboy, New Jersey

city · Middlesex County

At a glance

55,855
Population
$370,600
Median home value (all homes)
22% above U.S. median
$504,481
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,688/mo
Median rent
25% above U.S. median
$61,977
Median household income
21% below U.S. median
23.5 min
Average commute
89.4%
Homes with broadband
84.99%
Locations with fiber available
14.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 112 — 12% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing40% above
Goods & services8% above
Utilities0% above
Taxes39% below
Insurance2% below
Commute cost14% below
For business: New Jersey is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college6 mi
Nearest community college5 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates67%
College graduates15.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Perth Amboy
The City of Perth Amboy's Office of Economic & Community Development administers HUD-CDBG and HOME programs, and plans and oversees development projects including parks, waterfront development, historic restoration, and housing initiatives. It works with non-profits and city departments to provide community programs and improvements, aiming to encourage development that reflects Perth Amboy's culture and historic character and to enhance economic vitality and quality of life for residents.
state Brownfields Redevelopment Solutions
BRS, Inc. (Brownfield Redevelopment Solutions, Inc.) is a New Jersey-based firm formed to assist the public and non-profit sectors with brownfield redevelopment, funding, planning, sustainability and resiliency, and owner's representative services.
state Choose New Jersey
Choose New Jersey is a private non-profit economic development organization that markets New Jersey to businesses and collaborates with business, government, labor, and academic sectors to attract and expand the state's economy.
state First Energy Corp Economic Development
FirstEnergy Corp's Economic Development page describes services for businesses, including site location assistance and customized energy plans, within a region that encompasses Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
state New Jersey Business Action Center
NJBAC helps start, grow, and manage your business needs in New Jersey by connecting you with the right experts and resources. Our representatives and business advocates work with you to find solutions, and we can facilitate meetings and follow-ups confidentially and at no cost to you.
state New Jersey Eco Dev Authority
New Jersey Economic Development Authority grows the state's economy and increases equitable access to opportunity by supporting high-quality job creation, catalyzing investment, and fostering vibrant, inclusive community development. It partners with diverse stakeholders to implement programs and initiatives that improve quality of life, enhance economic vitality, and strengthen New Jersey's long-term economic competitiveness.
state New Jersey Natural Gas Eco Dev
New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) is the principal subsidiary of New Jersey Resources. NJNG's service area includes over half a million customers in New Jersey, and it operates the most environmentally-sound natural gas distribution system in the state as measured by leaks per mile. As a leader in the competitive energy marketplace and a lifeline service provider, NJNG is committed to service excellence and delivering safe, reliable energy our customers depend on to keep their homes and businesses running.
state New Jersey Redevelopment Authority
The New Jersey Redevelopment Authority (NJRA) is a multi-million dollar independent financing authority created by the State of New Jersey via the New Jersey Redevelopment Act to transform urban communities through direct investment and technical support. The New Jersey Redevelopment Act provided the state’s urban centers with opportunities to build effective public/private partnerships in order to leverage funds for entrepreneurial growth, job creation, and to enhance community empowerment.
state New Jersey Small Business Development Centers
The NJSBDC provides no-cost, one-on-one business consulting, training programs, and resources to help small and medium-sized businesses in New Jersey grow and compete, supported by state and federal funding.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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