The "City by the Bay" — former Capital of the Province of East Jersey on Raritan Bay, with a historic waterfront, Hispanic-majority community, and Perth Amboy HS Panthers. Median sale ~$425K.
A historic waterfront city — once East Jersey's capital. Deep history on Raritan Bay, an affordable diverse waterfront, and the North Jersey Coast Line.
Perth Amboy is one of New Jersey's oldest and most historic cities — a 4.69-square-mile waterfront city of 55,436 residents (2020) at the meeting of the Raritan River and Raritan Bay. Once the capital of the Province of East Jersey, it carries centuries of history in its street grid, its waterfront, and landmarks like the Proprietary House and City Hall, while today it is a vibrant, diverse, and increasingly revitalized urban community.
The median sale runs near $425K, among the most affordable city markets in the county, with single-family, multifamily, and condo options. A reborn waterfront and esplanade, a North Jersey Coast Line station, the Outerbridge Crossing to Staten Island, and Perth Amboy High School (the Panthers) all anchor the city. With roots as East Jersey's capital from 1686 and a city government, it offers history, water, and value in equal measure.
Perth Amboy offers a combination few markets can: genuine colonial-era history, a revitalized waterfront, and some of the most affordable urban prices in the region — with rail and bridge access in every direction. For owner-occupants and investors, it's a value-and-character play.
The Raritan Bay waterfront and esplanade, with its marina and views, anchor the city's revitalization and give it a true water-side identity.
As the former capital of East Jersey, the city is rich with landmarks — the Proprietary House, a historic City Hall, and a colonial street grid.
Among the county's most affordable cities, with a North Jersey Coast Line station and the Outerbridge Crossing to Staten Island.
An affordable urban market of single-family, multifamily, and condo homes.
Larger single- and multifamily homes and newer waterfront-area condos in the city's most desirable pockets.
Comparable to: Sayreville, Woodbridge.
Two- and three-family homes and single-families across the city — the investor and owner-occupant core.
Comparable to: South Amboy, Carteret.
Condos, units, and smaller homes — among the most affordable, rental-demand-rich entries in the county.
Comparable to: Carteret, South Amboy.
A historic city organized around its waterfront and downtown:
The revitalized Raritan Bay waterfront — the esplanade, marina, and bay-view neighborhoods at the heart of the city's renewal.
The colonial-era core around the city's historic commercial streets and City Hall — dense, walkable, and rich with history.
The heritage area around the Proprietary House, the former royal governor's mansion — one of the city's most storied addresses.
The residential core around Perth Amboy High School (the Panthers) — the densely settled family neighborhoods of the city.
The area toward the Outerbridge Crossing and the waterfront industry — the city's gateway to Staten Island and the ports.
"Perth Amboy is one of New Jersey's oldest and most historic cities — a 4.69-square-mile waterfront city of 55,436 where the Raritan River meets the bay. Once the capital of East Jersey, it carries centuries of history in its street grid, waterfront, and landmarks. With a median near $425K, a reborn waterfront esplanade, a rail station, and the Outerbridge to Staten Island, it offers history, water, and value in equal measure."
Perth Amboy cross-shops with South Amboy, Woodbridge, Carteret, and Sayreville.
City / Town | Median | Population | Land Area |
|---|---|---|---|
Perth Amboy ★ | $425,000 | 55,436 | 4.69 mi² |
$445,000 | 9,411 | 1.50 mi² | |
$525,000 | 103,639 | 23.26 mi² | |
$445,000 | 25,326 | 4.39 mi² | |
$495,000 | 45,345 | 15.83 mi² |
★ Subject city. Sources: Middlesex County government; U.S. Census. Perth Amboy population 55,436 (2020 census); 4.69 sq mi land where the Raritan River meets Raritan Bay; the former capital of the Province of East Jersey (from 1686) and an early county seat; a city government; with a revitalized waterfront esplanade, a North Jersey Coast Line station, the Outerbridge Crossing to Staten Island, and Perth Amboy High School (the Panthers); median sale price approximately $425,000. Comparison figures approximate. Verify property-specific pricing with The Prodigy Team before contract.
History You Live In. As East Jersey's former capital, Perth Amboy's streets, City Hall, and the Proprietary House make it one of the most historically significant cities in the state — character you don't find in newer towns.
The Waterfront Is the Future. The reborn esplanade and marina have made the bay the center of the city's revitalization, and bay-adjacent homes are a key part of the value story.
An Investor's Market. Affordable prices, a dense multifamily stock, and rail and bridge access make Perth Amboy one of the county's most active markets for income property.
A Diverse, Vibrant City. A rich cultural mix gives Perth Amboy an energy, food scene, and community life that set it apart from its suburban neighbors.
Schools + Government. The Perth Amboy Public Schools, anchored by Perth Amboy High School (the Panthers), serve the city under a city government.
Around $425K. Larger and waterfront-area homes run $500K-$675K+, the core market $375K-$500K, and condos and smaller homes $275K-$375K.
Yes — it served as the capital of the Province of East Jersey beginning in 1686, and was an early Middlesex County seat, giving it deep colonial history.
Strong — a North Jersey Coast Line station serves rail commuters, and the Outerbridge Crossing and Parkway connect to Staten Island and beyond.
The Perth Amboy Public Schools serve the city, with Perth Amboy High School (the Panthers) as the public high school.
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