Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
19%
South Amboy, NJ
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,158
Population
9,392
Renter Mix
41% Rent
Experience the unique lifestyle of this timeless bayside community
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Waterfront
Sitting on the edge of Raritan Bay about 30 miles south of Manhattan, South Amboy is a compact waterfront city where the pace is calmer but the connection to New York remains close at hand. Its NJ Transit rail station puts Penn Station within commuting range, making it a practical base for those who want breathing room without cutting ties to the city. Historically, South Amboy served as a key commerce port linking Lower New York Bay to Philadelphia, and that deep-rooted sense of purpose still shapes the city's character today.
The housing mix here leans residential, with townhomes, single-family rentals, and low-rise apartment communities scattered throughout walkable streets near the waterfront. Newer apartment communities have added modern options to an already steady inventory, giving renters a solid range of choices in just three square miles. Neighboring Perth Amboy sits just across the Raritan River, and Middlesex County College and Rutgers University are both reachable within 25 minutes, anchoring the broader region with strong educational ties.
South Amboy is the kind of place that rewards those who look past the obvious. The bay defines much of the city's identity, and the sense of a tight-knit, self-contained community runs through every corner of it.
Explore the City
Queen Anne homes with wraparound porches add charm to South Amboy.
South Amboy NJ Transit station features a modern entrance design.
There are many stores and restaurants lining Broadway Avenue in South Amboy, NJ.
Raritan River Bridge spans scenic views near South Amboy.
Hon John F Ciszewski Park provides green space in South Amboy.
John Zdanewicz Park lies just blocks from central South Amboy.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$96,011
Average: $109,138
Education
2,209
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,357
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
South Amboy has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in South Amboy, NJ is $2,152 for a studio, $2,140 for one bedroom, $2,831 for two bedrooms, and $3,438 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Amboy has decreased by -0.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,140/month
860 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,708/month
430 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly South Amboy, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
580 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
580 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
571 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
571 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Raritan Bay Waterfront Park
- Old Bridge Waterfront Park
- Alvin P. Williams Memorial Park
- Cheesequake State Park
- Conference House Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- John F Kennedy International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.