South Amboy, NJ 08879 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

South Amboy, NJ—08879

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$508,000

3.3% YoY Growth

Household Income

$98,000

43.0% YoY Growth

Days on Market

12.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.7%

Median Rent

$2,600

16.1% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,820

6.7% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$2,350

9.1% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$3,200

14.0% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — South Amboy, NJ

As of Dec '25, the median home price in South Amboy, NJ is $508,000, with a year-over-year change of 3.3%. This indicates that home prices in South Amboy, NJ are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.7%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$508,000	3.3%
Single Family	$509,000	2.6%
Condos	$483,000	3.4%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — South Amboy, NJ

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in South Amboy, NJ is $2,880, with a year-over-year rent change of 16.1%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in South Amboy, NJ is studios: $2,170, 1-bedrooms: $1,900, 2-bedrooms: $2,510, 3-bedrooms: $3,430, 4-bedrooms: $6,500. The most common rental property sizes in South Amboy, NJ are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 40.0% and 34.2% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,600	$2,880
Studio Rent	$2,170	$2,170
1 Bed Rent	$1,820	$1,900
2 Bed Rent	$2,350	$2,510
3 Bed Rent	$3,200	$3,430
4 Bed Rent	$6,500	$6,500

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

4.3%

1 Bedroom

34.2%

2 Bedrooms

40.0%

3 Bedrooms

17.5%

4 Bedrooms

3.9%

Property Listings — South Amboy, NJ

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in South Amboy, NJ is 43. This is a decrease of -2.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 11.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$525,000	8.0%
Listing Count	63	3.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.7%	3.0%
Days on Market	50	-12.0%

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Demographics — South Amboy, NJ

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, South Amboy, NJ has a population of 23,300, which has increased by 2.3% over the past 5 years. South Amboy, NJ is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 20.2% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 31.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 9.0% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	23,300	2.3%
% Under 18	20.2%	4.1%
% Seniors	17.8%	28.1%
% WFH	9.0%	45.2%
% w/ College Degree	31.6%	19.7%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, South Amboy, NJ is a predominantly white area, with 55.1% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 16.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in South Amboy, NJ is hispanic, making up 22.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 21.4% of the population in South Amboy, NJ, and this percentage has increased by 7.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	55.1%	-16.5%
% Black	12.4%	44.2%
% Hispanic	22.7%	29.7%
% Asian	9.1%	5.8%
% Foreign Born	21.4%	7.0%

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Mortgage and Risk — South Amboy, NJ

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 400 mortgage originations in South Amboy, NJ, of which 81.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 72.0%, with 24.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in South Amboy, NJ. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 13.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	400
% Conventional Loans	81.0%
% Government Loans	19.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	13.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — South Amboy, NJ

As of 2024, the percent of homes in South Amboy, NJ under the Section 8 program is 7.0%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In South Amboy, NJ, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	414
Total Units Section 8	261
% Rentals under Section 8	7.0%
% Occupied Section 8	99.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$190	$1,820	$1,630
2 Bedroom	-$300	$2,350	$2,050
3 Bedroom	-$710	$3,200	$2,490
4 Bedroom	-$3,770	$6,500	$2,730

South Amboy, NJ—08879

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — South Amboy, NJ

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — South Amboy, NJ

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — South Amboy, NJ

Demographics — South Amboy, NJ

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — South Amboy, NJ

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — South Amboy, NJ

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — South Amboy, NJ

Home Price to Income Ratio

South Amboy, NJ — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4.3
Median Home Price	$508,000
Median Household Income	$98,000

South Amboy, NJ—08879

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — South Amboy, NJ

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — South Amboy, NJ

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — South Amboy, NJ

Demographics — South Amboy, NJ

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — South Amboy, NJ

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — South Amboy, NJ

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — South Amboy, NJ

Home Price to Income Ratio

South Amboy, NJ — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Parlin, NJ

Tottenville, New York, NY

Perth Amboy, NJ

Cliffwood, NJ

Keasbey, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

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