Get to know Perth Amboy, NJ
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Very walkable
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Some transit
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Perth Amboy is highly walkable. Many services and amenities are within walking distance, allowing most errands to be handled without a car. The area has limited public transportation options, making it less ideal for those who rely on transit. Perth Amboy is a moderately bikeable area, offering some cycling infrastructure to support local rides.
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Schools
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Preschool
Elementary
Middle
High
Kathleen Grimm School For Leadership
Public • PK, K-5 • 456 students
Ps 3 The Margaret Gioiosa School
Public • PK, K-5 • 654 students
Ps 56 The Louis Desario School
Public • PK, K-5 • 640 students
Ps 6 Cpl Allan F Kivlehan School
Public • PK, K-5 • 471 students
Ps 4 Maurice Wollin
Public • PK, K-5 • 799 students
Ps 1 Tottenville
Public • PK, K-5 • 431 students
Ps 36 J C Drumgoole
Public • PK, K-5 • 842 students
South Amboy Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 580 students
Columbus Elementary School
Public • PK, K-4 • 578 students
Middlesex County STEM Charter School
Charter • K-8 • 462 students
Robert N Wilentz Elementary School
Public • K-4 • 524 students
Rose M. Lopez Elementary School
Public • K-3 • 862 students
Samuel E Shull Middle School
Public • 5-8 • 1310 students
Edward J Patten Elementary School
Public • K-4 • 618 students
Anthony V Ceres School
Public • K-4 • 487 students
Mc Ginnis Middle School
Public • 5-8 • 1230 students
James J. Flynn Elementary School
Public • K-4 • 497 students
Hn Richardson 21 Cent School
Public • K-4 • 458 students
Middlesex County STEM Charter School
Charter • K-8 • 462 students
Samuel E Shull Middle School
Public • 5-8 • 1310 students
Mc Ginnis Middle School
Public • 5-8 • 1230 students
Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School
Charter • 7-12 • 376 students
Perth Amboy Vocational School
Public • 9-12 • 264 students
Perth Amboy High School
Public • 9-12 • 2658 students
Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School
Charter • 7-12 • 376 students
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State St. at Hall Ave.
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Hall Ave. at Charles St.
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Smith Street at Goodwin Street
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Convery Blvd. at Lindbergh Ave.
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Amboy Ave. at Alpine St.
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Smith Street at Herbert Street
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Smith Street at Madison Avenue
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Smith Street at Elm Street
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Amboy Ave. at Arnold Ave.
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State St. at Hall Ave.
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Hall Ave. at Charles St.
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Smith Street at Goodwin Street
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Convery Blvd. at Lindbergh Ave.
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Amboy Ave. at Alpine St.
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Smith Street at Herbert Street
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Smith Street at Madison Avenue
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Smith Street at Elm Street
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Amboy Ave. at Arnold Ave.
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Drinks
Food
Restaurants
Quisqueya Luncheonette Restaurant
Restaurant
Quisqueya Luncheonette Restaurant
Restaurant
Santo Domingo Invita
Restaurant
Holliwood Mexican
Restaurant
Quintana's Mexican Restaurant & Bakery
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Luigi's Ristorante & Pizzeria
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Grocery stores
Shopping
Orellana Bakery
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Automotive
Healthcare
Other
Personal care
Places of worship
Public services
Amboy Plaza Car Care
Automotive
Westminster House Historical Site
Automotive
Tesla Supercharger
Automotive
Amboy Plaza Car Care
Automotive
Westminster House Historical Site
Automotive
Tesla Supercharger
Automotive
Hackensack Meridian Health - Raritan Bay Medical Center
Healthcare
Madison Ave Dental
Healthcare
Lourdes Hair Salon Unisex
Personal care
Tanya's Beauty Salon
Personal care
D' Elegance
Personal care
Mob Spot Barbers
Personal care
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
Place of worship
John Calvin Magyar Reformed Church
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Saint James African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
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Saint Nicholas Catholic Church
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Beth Israel Synagogue
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Grace Lutheran Church
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Holy Cross Episcopal Church
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Hungarian Reformed Church
Place of worship
Our Lady of Hungary Church
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Perth Amboy Fire Department
Public service
Eagle Hose and Chemical Company Number 4
Public service
Garfield Engine Company Number 5
Public service
CourtLaw Injury Lawyers
Public service
Perth Amboy City Hall
Public service
Liberty Truck Company Number 2
Public service
McClellan Engine Company Number 3 (historical)
Public service
Perth Amboy Police Station
Public service
Perth Amboy Post Office
Public service
Perth Amboy Public Library
Entertainment
Brighton Avenue Community Center
Entertainment
Proprietary House
Entertainment
Alexander F. Jankowski Community Center
Entertainment
Kearny Cottage Museum
Entertainment
Perth Amboy Ferry Slip
Entertainment
Perth Amboy Skate Park
Sports
Perth Amboy Public Library
Entertainment
Brighton Avenue Community Center
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Proprietary House
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Alexander F. Jankowski Community Center
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Kearny Cottage Museum
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Perth Amboy Ferry Slip
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Perth Amboy Skate Park
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Average rent in Perth Amboy
In Perth Amboy, the average rent is $2,347 per month,
with the average rental size around 1,007 square feet. Most renters here pay between $2,000 - $2,500 , making it the most common rent bracket in the area.
Average rent
$2,347/month
Average rental size
1,007 sqft
Under $1,000
0%
$1,001 - $1,500
0%
$1,501 - $2,000
30%
$2,001 - $2,500
36.4%
$2,501 - $3,000
21.4%
Over $3,000
12.2%
Rent data provided by Yardi® Matrix.
Average utility cost in New Jersey
In New Jersey, renters typically spend around $450 per month on utilities, with costs ranging from $30 for cable to $125 for electricity , depending on factors like home size, season, and usage.
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