Perth Amboy, NJ
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Perth Amboy's Demographic Profile

Perth Amboy has 15,151 households and a median income of $53,492, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -5% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 48,512
# Households 15,151
Median age 37
Median household income $53,492
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 10,690
5-year population change -5%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Perth Amboy $368 23,641 SF 6.67%
Keasbey $365 2,850 SF 5.17%
Fords $488 2,900 SF 5.17%
Woodbridge $381 8,193 SF 7.42%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Perth Amboy $335 14,814 SF
Keasbey $336 4,033 SF
Fords $435 3,775 SF
Woodbridge $381 10,092 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Perth Amboy $167 12,315 SF 8.29%
Woodbridge $309 9,986 SF 8.29%
Sayreville $536 1,900 SF 8.00%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Perth Amboy

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

309 Washington St

Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

  • 1,922 SF Multifamily
  • 8.00% Cap Rate
  • $639,000
For Sale

459 State St

Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

  • 4,500 SF Retail Building
  • $1,150,000
For Sale

Lot 19 Storer Ave

Staten Island, NY 10309

  • 0.14 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $695,000
For Sale

630 S Florida Grove Rd, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

  • 10,454 SF Multifamily
  • 8.29% Cap Rate
  • $989,000
For Sale

305 Amboy Ave

Woodbridge, NJ 07095

  • 1,512 SF Retail Building
  • $575,000
For Sale

591 New Brunswick Ave

Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

  • 2,600 SF Retail Building
  • $675,000

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Perth Amboy pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Perth Amboy $457 35,721 SF
Hopelawn $300 19,083 SF
Keasbey $332 3,475 SF
Fords $412 3,380 SF
Woodbridge $406 27,052 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Perth Amboy alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Perth Amboy or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Perth Amboy 48,512 15,151 37 $53,492 3 10,690 -5%
Keasbey 2,834 1,027 37 $67,861 3 848 -3%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Perth Amboy, NJ and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Perth Amboy

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Is Perth Amboy a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Perth Amboy offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Perth Amboy?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Perth Amboy. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Perth Amboy?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Perth Amboy. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Perth Amboy compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Perth Amboy. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Perth Amboy acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Perth Amboy, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.