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South Amboy, NJ
Up and Coming
Affordable
About South Amboy
South Amboy is a suburb in the New York Metro Area and in the Middlesex County. It has a population of 8,868 and a population density of 5,653, which is 98% above the national average. It has a median age of 42, which is 3 years above the New York Metro median age and 4 years above the national average.
South Amboy has a median home value of $393,050, which is 35% below the Metro average.The average rent of $2,193 is 30% below the metro average rent and 52% above the national average rent, making it one of the most affordable places to live in New York. The average household income in South Amboy is $81,742 , which is 20% above the national average of household income.
The average school rating in South Amboy is 3. South Amboy also has a crime index 49 that is below the Metro average and below the National average.
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Demographics
South Amboy's population is made up of 53% married, 33% single, 9% divorced and 5% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 40%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 29%. Homeowners make up 53% of the population in South Amboy.
- 47% Male
- 53% Female
Employment
The Per Capita income in South Amboy is $43,356. The Median Household Income is $93,859 and the South Amboy Unemployment Rate is 6%.