Perth Amboy, NJ · ZIP 08861
Perth Amboy
Overall Score
Fair
Crime & Safety
50/100
Fair
Schools
100/100
Excellent
Property Value
55/100
Fair
Real Estate Snapshot
Median Price
$495K
Median Rent
—
Days on Market
—
Sale-to-List
—
Median Home Price — 24 Months
Median Rent — 24 Months
Crime Overview
Monthly Incidents — -Infinity
Year-over-Year
Nearby Schools
| School | Grades | Students | Math ↓ | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School | 07–12 | — | — | — |
| Middlesex County STEM Charter School | KG–08 | — | — | — |
| Edward J. Patten Elementary School | KG–05 | — | — | — |
| Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School | KG–05 | — | — | — |
| Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center | PK–PK | — | — | — |
| Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center | PK–PK | — | — | — |
| Rose M. Lopez Elementary School | KG–03 | — | — | — |
| Perth Amboy High School | 09–12 | — | — | — |
| Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School | KG–05 | — | — | — |
| Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School | KG–05 | — | — | — |
| William C. McGinnis Middle School | 06–08 | — | — | — |
| James J. Flynn Elementary School | KG–05 | — | — | — |
| Samuel E. Shull Middle School | 06–08 | — | — | — |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Proficiency = % of students meeting state standards.
Demographics
Population
58,264
Median Income
—
Homeownership
—
Median Age
—
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).
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Frequently Asked Questions
08861 (Perth Amboy) has a crime score of 50/100 based on publicly reported incidents. Crime rates are roughly average for the region.