South Amboy, NJ Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 3,110 housing units in South Amboy.
This represents a 1.7% growth from 3,057 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 3,110 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in South Amboy is about 64.2%.
South Amboy's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 4.6%.
Average household size is 2.66 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in South Amboy were built after 1943.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 0.20% |
| One Bedroom | 14.30% |
| Two Bedrooms | 22.40% |
| Three Bedrooms | 46.20% |
| Four Bedrooms | 12.90% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 4% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.86 |
| Median year structure was built | 1940 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $138,500 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $157,500 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
| Median year structure was built | 1950 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $579 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 6.30% |
| Home Equity Loan | 10.90% |
| Simple Mortgage | 45.60% |
| Debt Free | 37.30% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 21.1% |
