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Compare Carteret to Perth Amboy
This post compares Carteret, New Jersey to Perth Amboy, New Jersey across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Carteret (borough) | Perth Amboy (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,040 | 52,563 |
| Income (median) | $50,722 | $35,686 |
| Home Value (median) | $267,500 | $246,700 |
| White | 53% | 78% |
| Black | 15% | 8% |
| Asian | 23% | 1% |
| With Kids | 39% | 45% |
| Age (median) | 36 | 32 |
| Rentals | 42% | 70% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Carteret or Perth Amboy?
A: Carteret has a much smaller population count than Perth Amboy: 24040 compared with 52563 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Carteret or in Perth Amboy?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Carteret.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Carteret or Perth Amboy?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Carteret.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Perth Amboy does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 42% for Carteret versus 70% for Perth Amboy.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Carteret may include: Bergenfield, Sayreville, and North-Plainfield.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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