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Perth Amboy
City in New Jersey, United States
Overview
Perth Amboy is a historic city in northern New Jersey, known for its waterfront views, lively multicultural community, and key colonial-era landmarks. Visitors enjoy its walkable downtown and access to both urban amenities and natural scenery along the Raritan Bay.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New Jersey
Population
55,436
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.51°, -74.27°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
62
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
67
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost
$3,135
Local Cost
$2,120
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
90
English
93
Temperature
11.7°C
Summer Avg
23.1°C
Winter Avg
0.3°C
Record High
38.7°C
Record Low
-19.5°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1226 mm
Internet Speed
383 Mbps
Upload
110 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
13
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
12
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LDJ
Distance
12 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 67 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 77/100.
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