Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
19%
South Amboy
South Amboy, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,122
Population
9,392
Renter Mix
41% Rent
Experience the unique lifestyle of this timeless bayside community
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Commuter
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Waterfront
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Coastal
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Safe
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Low Crime
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Parks
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Boating
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South Amboy is small suburban city overlooking Raritan Bay, about thirty miles south of Manhattan. Easy access to the Garden State Parkway and rail service to Penn Station make it a popular option for New York area commuters seeking a more tranquil home life. The community is mostly residential, with the local rental market incorporating a mix of apartments, houses, and townhomes to suit any taste or budget.
The bay offers great opportunities for boating and fishing, and Raritan Bay Waterfront Park is the perfect place to enjoy the scenery and take advantage of the community sports facilities. Just down the road, Cheesequake State Park is loaded with trails for you to explore the regio0n’s unspoiled natural beauty.
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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in South Amboy, NJ is $2,143 for a studio, $2,122 for one bedroom, $2,820 for two bedrooms, and $3,432 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Amboy has decreased by -1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,122/month
860 Sq Ft
House
$4,450/month
1,143 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 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
Military Bases
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.