Livability Score

78
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bagel 1
Coffee Shop
E Squared Café
Coffee Shop
Beans & Leaves
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Kearny Cottage Museum
Museum
Proprietary House
Museum
Perth Amboy Ferry Slip
Museum
The South Pole
Attraction
The Conference House
Museum
Sayreville Main Street Theater Company
Theatre Arts
GoGoRama
Nightclub
Community Theather
Theatre Arts
Sayreville Historical Society
Museum
First School Bell Sayreville, NJ
Attraction
Food and Drink (0) F
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Caribbean Dugout
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Sbarro
Fast Food
Auntie Anne's
Fast Food
Nathan's
Fast Food
Quisqueya Meat Market
Deli
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Big Wally's Subs
Fast Food
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Jersey Juice Guy
Fast Food
Buenos Tacos
Fast Food
Wine Infinity Discount Beer and Spirits
Alcohol
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Fried Chicken & Deli
Deli
Main Street Liquors
Alcohol
House of Liquor
Alcohol
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Manhattan Bagel
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Margarita's Deli
Deli
Fitness (0) F
Brighton Avenue Community Center
Community Centre
Alexander F. Jankowski Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
LaMer Community Recreation Center
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Powerhouse
Gym
CKO Kickboxing
Gym
Intoxx Fitness
Gym
DJ Got Me Fit
Gym
The Aquatics & Fitness Center
Gym
Head Over Heels Gymnatics, Dance & Ninja Center
Gym
Total Core Fitness Boot Camp
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Tiger Schulmann's
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Sayreville Senior Center
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Carlo's Bakery
Bakery
Supremo
Grocery Store
Orellana Bakery
Bakery
Route 9 Farmers Market Inc
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Belli Baci Bakery
Bakery
Bhavani Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Pathmark
Grocery Store
Simple Seafood
Seafood
La Bella Marketplace
Grocery Store
Scotty's Marketplace
Grocery Store
Casale's Bakery
Bakery
Aldi
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Target
Grocery Store
Parks (12) A+
David Street Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Second Street Park
Park
Barkalow Street Park
Park
Pupek Road Basketball Court
Park
Cannon Park
Park
Charles & Claire Reilly Park
Park
John Zdanewicz Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Raritan Bay Waterfront Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Sadowski Park
Park
MacWilliams Stadium
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Evelyn Terrace Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Shops (0) F
VP Nail Salon
Beauty
Unknown Name
Mall
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Butterfly Body Waxing Studio
Beauty
YCapellan Custom Balloons Gifts & More
Gift Shop
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Mob Spot Barbers
Hairdresser
Tanya's Beauty Salon
Beauty
Tiger Mart
Convenience Store
Kids City
Clothing
Pretty Girl
Clothing
Lourdes Hair Salon Unisex
Hairdresser
D' Elegance
Hairdresser
Margarita's Clothing Warehouse Outlet
Clothing
Bargain Man
Clothing
Dress Express
Clothing
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Verizon
Electronics
Phone Repair of Saryeville Plaza
Electronics
Terry's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Star Nails
Beauty
Sayreville Plaza Shopping Center
Mall
Krauszers Food Store
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 7.0% take public transportation in South Amboy.
Public Transit Stops (15)
Stops & Stations A+
South Amboy
Transit Station
Broadway at Augusta Street
Bus Stop
Broadway at Augusta Street
Bus Stop
Broadway at John St.
Bus Stop
Broadway at John St.
Bus Stop
Stevens Ave. at Augusta St.
Bus Stop
Stevens Ave. at Augusta St.
Bus Stop
Stevens Ave. at Second St.
Bus Stop
Stevens Ave. at Second St.
Bus Stop
Stevens Ave. at John St.
Bus Stop
Bordentown Ave. at Stevens Ave.
Bus Stop
Washington Rd. at Feltus St.
Bus Stop
Washington Ave. at Feltus St.
Bus Stop
Washington Rd. at Cedar St.
Bus Stop
Washington Ave. at Cedar St.
Bus Stop
Sayreville Park & Ride
Bus Stop
Sayreville Park & Ride
Bus Stop
Main St Ext. at Chevalier Ave.
Bus Stop
Pine Avenue at Armstrong Street / Parker Street
Bus Stop
Pine Avenue at Armstrong Street / Parker Street
Bus Stop
Academy Bus Cheesequake
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Lorraine Ave. at NJ 35
Bus Stop
Perth Amboy
Transit Station
State Street at Smith Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
7.0% B
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cost of living F

The cost of living in South Amboy is 125/100 - which is 4% higher than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A

South Amboy crime rates are 1,347 per 100k, which is 17% lower than New Jersey
Property Crime
1,218 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
129 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in South Amboy is $81,742 - which is 11% higher than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$81,742 A-
Unemployment Rate
3.4% C+
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health C+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
South Amboy Engine Company Number 1
Fire Station
South Amboy Progressive Hose Company Number 1
Fire Station
Melrose Hose Company No. 1
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Madison Ave Dental
Dentist
Sayreville Police Department
Police
Eagle Hose and Chemical Company Number 4
Fire Station
Morgan Hose & Chemical Co.
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
President Park Fire House
Fire Station
Perth Amboy Police Station
Police
Perth Amboy Fire Department
Fire Station
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Kessler Rehabiltation Center
Clinic
Unknown Name
Dentist
Main Street Specialty Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Value Dental
Dentist
McClellan Engine Company Number 3 (historical)
Fire Station
Hackensack Meridian Health - Raritan Bay Medical Center
Hospital
Unknown Name
Clinic
Apex Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Dentist
Personalized Dentistry
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

South Amboy home prices are $321,800 - which is 2% higher than New Jersey
Home Price
$321,800 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
14% A-
Home Affordability
3.9x (home price to income ratio) D+
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schools D+

The South Amboy graduation rate is 85% - which is 1% lower than New Jersey
School Test Scores
39% F
High School Grad. Rates
85% C
Elementary Schools (2) F
South Amboy Elementary
South Amboy Middle/High School
Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School
William C. Mcginnis Middle School
Middlesex County Stem Charter School
Harry S. Truman Elementary School
Herbert N. Richardson 21St Century School
Emma Arleth Elementary School
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School
Rose M. Lopez Elementary School
Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School
Perth Amboy Catholic School
Edward J. Patten Elementary School
Samsel Upper Elementary School
Is 34 Tottenville
Ps 1 Tottenville
Samuel E. Shull Middle School
Our Lady Help Of Christians
Assumption Catholic School
Sayreville Middle School
Madison Park Elementary School
Ps 6 Cpl Allan F Kivlehan School
Icob Academy
James J. Flynn Elementary School
Memorial Elementary School
High Schools (1) F
South Amboy Middle/High School
Middlesex County Vocational School Perth Amboy
Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School
Sayreville War Memorial High School
Perth Amboy High School
Center For Lifelong Learning
South Richmond High School Is/Ps 25
Middlesex County Voc Acad Allied Health & Biomedical Science
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ratings A+

South Amboy has an overall rating of 85% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
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  • South Amboy has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • South Amboy crime rates are 17% lower than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in South Amboy is 4% higher than the New Jersey average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in South Amboy? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      David Street Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Second Street Park
      Barkalow Street Park
      Pupek Road Basketball Court
      Cannon Park
      Charles & Claire Reilly Park

      Entertainment

      Kearny Cottage Museum
      Proprietary House
      Perth Amboy Ferry Slip
      The South Pole
      The Conference House
      Sayreville Main Street Theater Company
      GoGoRama
      Community Theather

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin'
      Caribbean Dugout
      Burger King
      Sbarro
      Auntie Anne's
      Nathan's
      Quisqueya Meat Market
      Dunkin' Donuts

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in South Amboy? Of all people who commute, 7.0% take public transportation in South Amboy.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South Amboy? The cost of living in South Amboy is 125/100 - which is 4% higher than New Jersey.
      South Amboy
      125

      25% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in South Amboy? South Amboy crime rates are 1,347, which are 17% lower than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      1,347 per 100k people

      42% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 75

      42% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      51%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in South Amboy? The median income in South Amboy is $81,742 which is 11% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $81,74248% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $39,68433% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      26% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is South Amboy a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are South Amboy home prices? South Amboy home prices are $321,800 - which is 2% higher than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $321,80074% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,39247% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      53%

      16% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does South Amboy have good schools? The South Amboy graduation rate is 85% - which is 1% lower than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      2% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      39%

      18% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      21% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is South Amboy a good place to live? South Amboy has an overall rating of 85% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      85%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      85%

      1 total surveys

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