Perth Amboy City Property Records in New Jersey

Perth Amboy is a city in Middlesex County, New Jersey. Deeds, mortgages and other recorded documents are held by the Middlesex County Clerk's Office in New Brunswick.

The City of Perth Amboy Tax Assessor maintains assessment records and property cards, and the Perth Amboy Tax Collector handles billing. Assessment appeals are heard by the Middlesex County Board of Taxation. The New Jersey Division of Taxation provides statewide MOD-IV data.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$58,490
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$339,200
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$7,669
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
2%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$1,629 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
33%
Population
Population:
55,278

Perth Amboy Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

The Crime Rates section shows reported crime in Perth Amboy. It covers reported violent crimes such as murder, robberies, and assaults, as well as property crimes such as total property crimes, burglaries, and motor vehicle thefts.

The reported counts for Perth Amboy are 3 murders, 22 robberies, and 184 assaults. Property crimes total 772, including 94 burglaries and 93 motor vehicle thefts.

Users can use this data to see how many incidents of each crime type were reported in Perth Amboy and compare violent crimes with property crimes across the categories. The section presents raw incident counts rather than per-resident figures.

Robberies
Robberies:
22
Burglary
Burglary:
94
Murder
Murder:
3
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
93
Theft
Theft:
585
Assault
Assault:
184
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
12

What Is the Population Profile of Perth Amboy

Perth Amboy's racial and ethnic composition is led by Hispanic residents, who make up 81% of the population (44,673 people). White residents are the second-largest group at 11% (6,283 people), followed by Black residents at 6% (3,055 people). The data also includes Asian residents at 1% (700 people), residents of Two or More Races at 0.63% (348 people), Other Race at 0.40% (219 people), and American Indian and Pacific Islander residents at 0% (0 people each).

Hispanic
81%
44,673
White
11%
6,283
Black
6%
3,055
Asian
1%
700
Two + Races
0.63%
348
Other Race
0.40%
219
American Indian
0%
0
Pacific Islander
0%
0

Perth Amboy, Ratings Compared Across New Jersey C-

Perth Amboy's community ratings cover different aspects of life in the city, from bars and walkability to diversity and housing. The three highest-rated categories are Access to Bars (A+), Walkability (A+), and Nightlife (A). Other notable ratings include Access to Outdoor Activities (A), Access to Restaurants (A), Diversity (B+), Public Schools (C-), Housing (D-), and Jobs (D-). The ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories in Perth Amboy.

Public Schools
Public Schools
C-
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
C-
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
B-
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
A
Nightlife
Nightlife
A
Weather
Weather
B-
Commute
Commute
A-
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
A+
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
B
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
A
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
A-
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
A
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
B+
Good for Families
Good for Families
C-
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
C+
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
B
Housing
Housing
D-
Jobs
Jobs
D-
Walkability
Walkability
A+

How Educated Is Perth Amboy

Perth Amboy's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including Below High School (32%), High School (30%), and Some College (11%). The data also includes other available education levels: Bachelor Degree (11%), Associate Degree (7%), Masters Degree (4%), and Doctorate (0.27%).

Below High School
32%
High School
30%
Some College
11%
Bachelor Degree
11%
Associate Degree
7%
Masters Degree
4%
Doctorate
0.27%

When Were Homes Built

Perth Amboy's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during Before 1939 (32%), followed by 1940 - 1959 (21%) and 1960 - 1979 (20%). The data also includes other available construction periods: 2000 - Present (14%) and 1980 - 1999 (13%).

Before 1939
32%
1940 - 1959
21%
1960 - 1979
20%
2000 - Present
14%
1980 - 1999
13%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Perth Amboy's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 2 Bedrooms (34%), followed by 3 Bedrooms (32%) and 1 Bedroom (18%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories: 4 Bedrooms (11%), No Bedrooms (4%), and 5 or More Bedrooms (2%).

2 Bedrooms
34%
3 Bedrooms
32%
1 Bedroom
18%
4 Bedrooms
11%
No Bedrooms
4%
5 or More Bedrooms
2%

What Is the Average Age

Perth Amboy's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 35 - 44 (14%), 45 - 54 (14%), and 25 - 34 (14%). The data also includes other available age groups: Under 10 (12%), 65 Plus (12%), 10 - 17 (12%), 55 - 64 (11%), and 18 - 24 (10%).

45 - 54
14%
25 - 34
14%
35 - 44
14%
Under 10
12%
65 Plus
12%
10 - 17
12%
55 - 64
11%
18 - 24
10%

Property Market Trends at Perth Amboy

Perth Amboy's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $339,200. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $1,629 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Perth Amboy's dynamic real estate landscape.

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