Perth Amboy, New Jersey - Neighborhood profiles

Perth Amboy City, population of 47,303 located in Middlesex County is bordered by the Raritan River, Staten Island South and the Arthur Kill. Cargo ships, freighters and tankers dock up and down the Raritan River and Arthur Kill, The Perth Amboy Dry Dock services tug-boats, barges and naval vessels. It is part of the Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, New Jersey metropolitan area and is an accessible to major highways including the New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, U.S. 1 and I-287, Routes 9 and 35, and Highway 440 to the Outerbridge crossing. A convenient location to both waterfront and highways is Perth Amboy’s major strength. Renter-occupied housing is 57% of housing.