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Compare Newark to Perth Amboy

This post compares Newark, 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 Newark (city) Perth Amboy (city)
Population 282,803 52,563
Income (median) $35,240 $35,686
Home Value (median) $222,800 $246,700
White 25% 78%
Black 50% 8%
Asian 1% 1%
With Kids 36% 45%
Age (median) 33 32
Rentals 77% 70%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Newark or Perth Amboy?
A: Newark has a much larger population count than Perth Amboy: 282803 compared with 52563 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Newark or in Perth Amboy?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Newark.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Newark or Perth Amboy?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Newark.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Newark does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 77% for Newark versus 70% for Perth Amboy.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Newark may include: Paterson, Jersey-City, and Elizabeth.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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