Living in Perth Amboy
Perth Amboy is a large place in New Jersey, United States, home to 52,682 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are retired couples (top 6%, #524 of 9,474), early retirees (top 7%, #670 of 10,762), people who want to live by the sea (top 10%, #588 of 6,413).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Perth Amboy
- It is right on the coast of the North Atlantic Ocean.
- It is part of Greater New York, 36 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 16 min and sets around 22:34; in late June it sets around 2:31.
How Perth Amboy ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 59 | #2,320 of 11,898 | #161 of 542 | Map |
| Low-income household | 35 | #5,751 of 9,771 | #131 of 426 | Map |
| Low-income family | 46 | #3,853 of 8,006 | #208 of 422 | Map |
| Single parent | 53 | #2,530 of 6,237 | #168 of 334 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 73 | #524 of 9,474 | #83 of 477 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 71 | #1,117 of 9,474 | #141 of 477 | Map |
| Early retiree | 72 | #670 of 10,762 | #93 of 449 | Map |
| Single professional | 67 | #750 of 4,537 | #70 of 276 | Map |
| Young professional | 69 | #769 of 4,444 | #74 of 273 | Map |
| DINKS | 73 | #746 of 3,053 | #78 of 176 | Map |
| Remote worker | 63 | #1,599 of 7,271 | #67 of 335 | Map |
| Commuter | 74 | #888 of 6,227 | #55 of 349 | Map |
| Car-free household | 70 | #748 of 3,933 | #76 of 248 | Map |
| Student | 57 | #1,728 of 2,119 | #113 of 121 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 45 | #3,408 of 8,006 | #147 of 422 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 33 | #8,274 of 12,111 | #169 of 482 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 68 | #734 of 4,114 | #74 of 255 | Map |
| Expat professional | 74 | #875 of 7,271 | #91 of 335 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 72 | #1,314 of 9,474 | #157 of 477 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 48 | #9,529 of 18,063 | #243 of 562 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 44 | #2,386 of 16,523 | #18 of 547 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 31 | #13,510 of 18,063 | #254 of 562 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 78 | #425 of 16,523 | #50 of 547 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 80 | #414 of 21,167 | #25 of 583 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #1,679 of 12,111 | #95 of 482 | Map |
| Coastal living | 73 | #588 of 6,413 | #35 of 437 | Map |
| Business owner | 74 | #1,207 of 12,111 | #120 of 482 | Map |
| Digital native | 56 | #1,495 of 4,750 | #117 of 282 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- South Amboy 4 km
- Fords 5 km
- Laurence Harbor 6 km
- Woodbridge (New Jersey) 6 km
- Rossville (New York) 7 km
- Huguenot 7 km
- Madison Park (New Jersey) 7 km
- Sayreville Junction 7 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.