Here's what it costs to live in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,629 per month, while the typical home is valued around $339,200. Households earn a median of $58,490 per year, so rent absorbs a relatively high share of local income. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$58,490
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,629
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$339,200
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
10.75%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
6.63%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
55,278
Latest estimate
Median Age
36.3 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Perth Amboy?
The cost of living index for Perth Amboy is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Perth Amboy?
The median gross rent in Perth Amboy is $1,629 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Perth Amboy?
The median household income in Perth Amboy is $58,490 per year.
What is the median home value in Perth Amboy?
The median home value in Perth Amboy is $339,200 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Perth Amboy?
Air quality data for Perth Amboy is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Perth Amboy?
New Jersey has a top state income tax rate of 10.75% and a statewide sales tax of 6.63% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology