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Compare Paterson to Perth Amboy

This post compares Paterson, 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 Paterson (city) Perth Amboy (city)
Population 147,890 52,563
Income (median) $31,725 $35,686
Home Value (median) $235,500 $246,700
White 29% 78%
Black 27% 8%
Asian 3% 1%
With Kids 42% 45%
Age (median) 33 32
Rentals 73% 70%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Paterson or Perth Amboy?
A: Paterson has a larger population count than Perth Amboy: 147890 compared with 52563 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Paterson does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 73% for Paterson versus 70% for Perth Amboy.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Paterson may include: Elizabeth, Trenton, and Camden.

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

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