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Perth Amboy, NJ vs South Plainfield, NJ

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- The median age of a home in Perth Amboy is 14.7% older than the median age of a home in South Plainfield.
 Perth Amboy, NJSouth Plainfield, NJUnited States
 Median Home Age68  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$431,400$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months15.1%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock43.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.60.4%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$20.8$11.0
 Homes Owned31.3%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock2.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented64.1%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Perth Amboy, NJSouth Plainfield, NJUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,620$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,190  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,730$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,700  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,660$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,280  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Perth Amboy, NJSouth Plainfield, NJUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.7%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.3%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.0%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.7%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Perth Amboy, NJSouth Plainfield, NJUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.4%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.6%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9991.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9992.0%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock1.7%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99939.8%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock47.1%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99911.5%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock8.4%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.2%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.5%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Perth Amboy, NJSouth Plainfield, NJUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock8.8%13.6%
 2000 to 20096.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock5.6%13.6%
 1980 to 19895.2%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock10.7%14.8%
 1960 to 19698.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock28.1%10.0%
 1940 to 194910.7%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock6.9%12.2%
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Reviews for Perth Amboy    3 Reviews
bob · 
its meh good for not make money
Over 6 years ago

Its a place that  More

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Ruben · Perth Amboy, NJ
Housing cost
Over 18 years ago

The housing cost is very high. Compare to what the average salary is. Most young people cant afford to live by themselves so they stay at home till they marry or have a  More

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Victor · Perth Amboy, NJ
Getting too expensive
Over 19 years ago

It's getting to expensive to live here in Perth Amboy and all of NJ for that matter!! All the New Yorkers coming here to escape their high cost of living is driving our  More

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Reviews for South Plainfield    3 Reviews
NJRez · South Plainfield, NJ
Nice Place to Live
Over 17 years ago

Environmentally conscious community. Great school system. Comfortable and safe recreation facilities and parks. Residents are consistently engaged in physical fitness  More

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Christine · South Plainfield, NJ
A Ideal Location to Live..
Over 18 years ago

located within a moments drive to all major hiways that are perfect for the easy commute. Public transportation either choose the bus line or train are conveinently  More

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Tom · South Plainfield, NJ
Life in South Plainfield
Over 19 years ago

Closeness to NY and having a strong economy in NJ has lead to a vibrant and diverse life. Good scools, hospitals and public services - the staple of any good city is  More

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