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Crime in Perth Amboy summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Perth Amboy. Key points include:
There were 993 total crimes in Perth Amboy in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Perth Amboy is 1,760.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Perth Amboy is 391.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Perth Amboy is 1,368.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Perth Amboy is -16.93% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Perth Amboy Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Perth Amboy / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 993 | 1,760.4 | 1,645.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 221 | 391.8 | 217.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 3 | 5.3 | 2.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 22 | 39.0 | 49.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 184 | 326.2 | 148.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 772 | 1,368.6 | 1,427.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 94 | 166.6 | 145.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 585 | 1,037.1 | 1,119.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 93 | 164.9 | 162.6 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Perth Amboy summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Perth Amboy. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Jersey. Key points include:
The cost of living in Perth Amboy is 120 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Perth Amboy is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Perth Amboy is $495,685.
The median income in Perth Amboy is $61,977.
Perth Amboy's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Perth Amboy Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Perth Amboy | New Jersey | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 125 | 100 |
| Services | 107 | 107 | 100 |
| Groceries | 111 | 113 | 100 |
| Health | 150 | 155 | 100 |
| Housing | 117 | 116 | 100 |
| Transportation | 108 | 112 | 100 |
| Utilities | 113 | 113 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Perth Amboy, NJ Weather
The average high in Perth Amboy is 64.0° and the average low is 44.6°.
There are 74.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.8 inches of precipitation each year with 24.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Perth Amboy |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 64.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 47.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 24.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Perth Amboy Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Perth Amboy
The current population in Perth Amboy is 55,855. The population has increased 11.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 55,855 | 1.0% |
| 2023 | 55,278 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 55,226 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 55,046 | 6.7% |
| 2020 | 51,589 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 51,678 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 51,832 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 52,563 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 52,265 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 52,179 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 51,727 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 51,300 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 50,981 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 50,512 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 50,182 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Perth Amboy
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Perth Amboy is:
7.9% White with 4,409 White residents.
6.0% African American with 3,367 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.2% Asian with 696 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 305 Other residents.
0.7% Two Or More with 410 Two Or More residents.
83.6% Hispanic with 46,668 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Perth Amboy | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7.9% | 50.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 6.0% | 12.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 10.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 0.7% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 83.6% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Perth Amboy
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Perth Amboy is 50.8% female with 28,352 female residents.
Perth Amboy is 49.2% male with 27,502 male residents.
| Gender | Perth Amboy | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Perth Amboy for adults over 25
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20.0% of adults in Perth Amboy completed < 9th grade.
13.0% of adults in Perth Amboy completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Perth Amboy completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Perth Amboy completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Perth Amboy completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in Perth Amboy completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Perth Amboy completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Perth Amboy completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Perth Amboy completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Perth Amboy | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 20.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 13.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Perth Amboy, New Jersey
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5.8% of households in Perth Amboy earn Less than $10,000.
7.7% of households in Perth Amboy earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.2% of households in Perth Amboy earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.7% of households in Perth Amboy earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.8% of households in Perth Amboy earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.5% of households in Perth Amboy earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.6% of households in Perth Amboy earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.4% of households in Perth Amboy earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.2% of households in Perth Amboy earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.2% of households in Perth Amboy earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Perth Amboy | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.8% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.7% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.2% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.7% | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.8% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.5% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.6% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.4% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.2% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.2% | 21.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
