Perth Amboy is a city in New Jersey state in USA with a population of 51589 residents.. The poverty rate of Perth Amboy is 19.7%, which is 41% higher than national average. The typical household in Perth Amboy earns $54188 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 46.3% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Perth Amboy, only 71% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Perth Amboy remained 6.7%, which is 43% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Perth Amboy, only 15% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 20% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Perth Amboy is 113, which is 13% higher than national average. Median home value in Perth Amboy is $270500 , which is 18% higher than national average. While median income in Perth Amboy remained $54188, which is 20% lower than national average.