Livability Score

70
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Beans & Leaves
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
E Squared Café
Coffee Shop
Yo Delight
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Citi Bagels
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Athena Greek Cafe and Bakery
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Perth Amboy Ferry Slip
Museum
Proprietary House
Museum
Kearny Cottage Museum
Museum
Community Theather
Theatre Arts
The Conference House
Museum
The South Pole
Attraction
Regal Bricktown Charleston
Cinema
Barron Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Sandy Ground Historical Museum
Museum
Staten Island Boat Graveyard
Attraction
Seguine Mansion
Museum
AMC Dine-In Menlo Park 12
Cinema
Food and Drink (11) D-
Fried Chicken & Deli
Deli
Subway
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Margarita's Deli
Deli
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Quisqueya Meat Market
Deli
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Caribbean Dugout
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Antonio's Gourmet Salumeria
Deli
The Chocolate Suite
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Town & Country Bagels Deli
Deli
South Shore Deli
Deli
A Food Mart
Deli
La Rosa Chicken & Grill
Fast Food
Carvel
Sweets
Elegant Wine & Liquors
Alcohol
Sonic
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Planet Wings
Fast Food
Wine Liquor Lotto
Alcohol
Fitness (2) F
Alexander F. Jankowski Community Center
Community Centre
Brighton Avenue Community Center
Community Centre
DJ Got Me Fit
Gym
CKO Kickboxing
Gym
Intoxx Fitness
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Tiger Schulmann's
Gym
Pole 2 Pole Fitness
Gym
Woodbridge Community Center
Gym
Pure Blu
Gym
Hungarian American Citizens Club
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Groceries (3) F
Orellana Bakery
Bakery
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Supremo
Grocery Store
Pathmark
Grocery Store
La Bella Marketplace
Grocery Store
Simple Seafood
Seafood
Belli Baci Bakery
Bakery
Aldi
Grocery Store
Scotty's Marketplace
Grocery Store
Casale's Bakery
Bakery
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Target
Grocery Store
Wegmans
Grocery Store
Kiddie Cakes
Bakery
Super Fresh
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Garden Farm Market
Grocery Store
Woodrow Fish
Seafood
Lucky Farm
Grocery Store
Carlo's Bakery
Bakery
Parks (37) A+
Central Park
Park
Stanley F. Rudyk Park
Park
Washington Park
Park
Washington Park Playground
Playground
Dalton Park
Park
3 of 3
Playground
2 of 3
Playground
1 of 3
Playground
Pattern Center Park
Park
Veterans Memorial Youth League Complex
Park
Columbus Park
Park
Bay View Park
Park
Bayview Park
Park
Dalton Park
Park
MacWilliams Stadium
Park
Sadowski Park
Park
Bruce A. Turcotte Memorial Park
Park
William Warren Park
Park
Lenape Playground
Playground
Conference House Park
Park
Cliff Road Park
Park
Fairview Park
Park
Larry De Young Field
Park
Hybrid Oak Woods Park
Park
Aesop Park
Park
Shops (16) C+
Family Dollar
Discount Store
All Brands Furniture
Furniture
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
D' Elegance
Hairdresser
Tanya's Beauty Salon
Beauty
Mob Spot Barbers
Hairdresser
YCapellan Custom Balloons Gifts & More
Gift Shop
Bargain Man
Clothing
Pretty Girl
Clothing
Margarita's Clothing Warehouse Outlet
Clothing
Kids City
Clothing
Dress Express
Clothing
QuickChek
Convenience Store
Lourdes Hair Salon Unisex
Hairdresser
Butterfly Body Waxing Studio
Beauty
Speedway
Convenience Store
Staten Island Companion Dog Training Club
Pets
One Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Walmart
Department Store
Hammer and Stain DIY Workshops
Home Improvement
South Shore Deli & Convenient
Convenience Store
Viva Nail & Spa
Beauty
Episode Nails
Beauty
Interiors by Sabrina LLC.
Interior Decoration
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 6.0% take public transportation in Perth Amboy.
Public Transit Stops (62)
Stops & Stations A+
Hall Ave. at Johnstone St.
Bus Stop
Hall Ave. at Penn St.
Bus Stop
Hall Ave. at Johnstone St.
Bus Stop
Hall Ave. at Penn St.
Bus Stop
Hall Ave. at Jacques St.
Bus Stop
Hall Ave. at Jacques St.
Bus Stop
Hall Ave. at Catherine St.
Bus Stop
Hall Ave. at Cortlandt St.
Bus Stop
Hall Ave. at Charles St.
Bus Stop
Amboy Ave. at Arnold Ave.
Bus Stop
Amboy Ave. at Meredith St.
Bus Stop
Hall Ave. at State St.
Bus Stop
Amboy Ave. at Eagle Ave.
Bus Stop
State St. at Hall Ave.
Bus Stop
Amboy Ave. at Eagle Ave.
Bus Stop
State St. at Buckingham Ave.
Bus Stop
Amboy Ave. at Myrtle St.
Bus Stop
State St. at Buckingham Ave.
Bus Stop
Amboy Ave. at Alpine St.
Bus Stop
Amboy Ave. at Keene St.
Bus Stop
State St. at Washington St.
Bus Stop
State St. at Washington St.
Bus Stop
State St. at Broad St.
Bus Stop
State St. at Commerce St.
Bus Stop
Smith Street at Prospect Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
6.0% B
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Perth Amboy is 119/100 - which is 1% lower than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime C+

Perth Amboy crime rates are 1,793 per 100k, which is 11% higher than New Jersey
Property Crime
1,463 crimes per 100k B-
Violent Crime
330 crimes per 100k C
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employment C+

The median income in Perth Amboy is $54,188 - which is 26% lower than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$54,188 D-
Unemployment Rate
4.2% D
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health A

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (12)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Garfield Engine Company Number 5
Fire Station
McClellan Engine Company Number 3 (historical)
Fire Station
Liberty Truck Company Number 2
Fire Station
Perth Amboy Police Station
Police
Hackensack Meridian Health - Raritan Bay Medical Center
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Perth Amboy Fire Department
Fire Station
Value Dental
Dentist
Eagle Hose and Chemical Company Number 4
Fire Station
Madison Ave Dental
Dentist
Richmond Valley Pharmacy
Pharmacy
FDNY Engine 151 & Ladder 76
Fire Station
Island Reproductive Services
Clinic
Richmond University Medical Center
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Gigi Specialty Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Dentist Skin Boutique
Dentist
Pro Health Circle Urgent Care
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Ideal Smiles Dental
Dentist
Premier Pediatrics
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Melrose Hose Company No. 1
Fire Station
David J. D’Apolito, D.M.D.
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing B

Perth Amboy home prices are $270,500 - which is 15% lower than New Jersey
Home Price
$270,500 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
9% B+
Home Affordability
5x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools D+

The Perth Amboy graduation rate is 65% - which is 25% lower than New Jersey
School Test Scores
34% F
High School Grad. Rates
65% F
Elementary Schools (11) A+
Samuel E. Shull Middle School
Assumption Catholic School
Edward J. Patten Elementary School
Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School
Rose M. Lopez Elementary School
Perth Amboy Catholic School
Herbert N. Richardson 21St Century School
Middlesex County Stem Charter School
William C. Mcginnis Middle School
James J. Flynn Elementary School
Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School
Ps 1 Tottenville
Our Lady Help Of Christians
Is 34 Tottenville
Gateway Academy
Kidsport Academy
Ps 6 Cpl Allan F Kivlehan School
Our Redeemer Lutheran School
Ross Street Elementary School
Dual Language School
South Richmond High School Is/Ps 25
Lafayette Estates Elementary School
Ford Avenue Elementary School
South Amboy Middle/High School
Woodbridge Middle School
High Schools (3) A+
Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School
Perth Amboy High School
Middlesex County Vocational School Perth Amboy
Middlesex County Voc Acad Allied Health & Biomedical Science
South Richmond High School Is/Ps 25
South Amboy Middle/High School
Yeshiva Of Staten Island
Woodbridge High School
Reaching Individual Student Excellence
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ratings F

Perth Amboy has an overall rating of 42% from 12 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes F
User Surveys (11)
From AreaVibes B-
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Perth Amboy, NJ Area Guide

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Perth Amboy Area Facts

  • Perth Amboy has a Livability Score of 70/100, which is considered good
  • Perth Amboy crime rates are 11% higher than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in Perth Amboy is 1% lower than the New Jersey average

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Perth Amboy, NJ - Not The Best Place To Visit 1.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 27, 2012) The first time I ever visited Perth Amboy, NJ was when I went to see a long lost friend. I had no idea what to expect but I will say that it was one of the worst times I have ever had. I'm not sure if it was the location and or the local people. All I know was that I was ready to ...Read More go home after a few days. There were many things I personally didn't like about Perth Amboy, NJ. One of the things that I didn't like was that it wasn't much to do. My friend took me to the Perth Amboy Waterfront which was OK but after a while I wanted to experience something different.

I will say that I enjoyed eating at the various retaurants. Restaurants in Perth Amboy were much better than their local attractions. I was able to visit some of the expensive places, which were more or less seafood restaurants. I just so happen to enjoy the hole in the wall restaurants as well, surprisingly. Karini's was a Puerto Rican restaurant that was actually delicious.

The nightlife was absolutely dead. There was nothing to do and nowhere to go. My friend tried taking me to a few Latino bars but they were just as dead as the entire city. I am used to being apart of the party scene and that was one of the reasons why I couldn't wait to go home. Shopping was null and void when it came to this city as well. They small market places where you could shop for food but as for popular department stores that are found in L.A, I didn't get to visit any. After my visit to Perth Amboy NJ, I promised my friend I would never come back. She comes down to visit me now! Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Perth Amboy? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Central Park
      Stanley F. Rudyk Park
      Washington Park
      Washington Park Playground
      Dalton Park
      3 of 3
      2 of 3
      1 of 3

      Entertainment

      Perth Amboy Ferry Slip
      Proprietary House
      Kearny Cottage Museum
      Community Theather
      The Conference House
      The South Pole
      Regal Bricktown Charleston
      Barron Arts Center

      Food & Drink

      Fried Chicken & Deli
      Subway
      KFC
      Domino's
      Margarita's Deli
      McDonald's
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Taco Bell

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Perth Amboy? Of all people who commute, 6.0% take public transportation in Perth Amboy.
      Drive to Work
      67%

      10% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Perth Amboy? The cost of living in Perth Amboy is 119/100 - which is 1% lower than New Jersey.
      Perth Amboy
      119

      19% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Perth Amboy? Perth Amboy crime rates are 1,793, which are 11% higher than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      1,793 per 100k people

      23% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 56

      23% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      43%

      Year over year crime is up

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Perth Amboy? The median income in Perth Amboy is $54,188 which is 26% lower than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $54,1882% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $22,83623% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      9% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Perth Amboy a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Hackensack Meridian Health - Raritan Bay Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      B Housing

      What are Perth Amboy home prices? Perth Amboy home prices are $270,500 - which is 15% lower than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $270,50046% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,38746% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      30%

      52% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Perth Amboy have good schools? The Perth Amboy graduation rate is 65% - which is 25% lower than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      65%

      22% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      34%

      29% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      21% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Perth Amboy a good place to live? Perth Amboy has an overall rating of 42% from 12 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      42%

      12 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      30%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      69%

      11 total surveys

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