Perth Amboy, NJ Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 15,236 housing units in Perth Amboy.
This represents a 1.5% growth from 15,017 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 15,236 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Perth Amboy is about 40.6%.
Perth Amboy's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 4.4%.
Average household size is 3.2 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Perth Amboy were built after 1952.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 4.70% |
| One Bedroom | 20.80% |
| Two Bedrooms | 33.40% |
| Three Bedrooms | 28.60% |
| Four Bedrooms | 9.50% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 2.90% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 3.33 |
| Median year structure was built | 1946 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $126,200 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $96,000 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 3.11 |
| Median year structure was built | 1956 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $749 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.20% |
| Second Mortgage | 4.80% |
| Home Equity Loan | 7.60% |
| Simple Mortgage | 55.20% |
| Debt Free | 32.20% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 23.2% |
