Middlesex County, New Jersey
Kitchen remodeling in Perth Amboy, NJ
Perth Amboy has 19,615 homes, about one in three of the occupied ones lived in by their owners. Half were built before 1959.
The homes of Perth Amboy
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimates for Perth Amboy city.
More homes in Perth Amboy were built before 1940 than in any single decade since, 31% of them, followed by the 1950s at 11%.
70% of homes here were built before 1980. In a home built before 1978, a remodel that disturbs painted cabinets, trim or walls has to be done by a firm certified for lead-safe work by EPA. Ask for the certificate when you book the measure.
Detached houses are 29% of homes in Perth Amboy; the rest are townhomes, condos and apartments. In a condo or townhome the association may have to approve work on plumbing, walls or wiring, so ask for its rules before the measure.
Most homes in Perth Amboy are rented. A kitchen remodel is booked by the owner of the home, landlords included.
ZIP codes
ZIP codes where Perth Amboy is the largest place
| ZIP code | Homes | Owner-occupied | Median year built | Built before 1980 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08861 | 21,166 | 38% | 1960 | 70% |
Before you sign: New Jersey
Ask the contractor for the license or registration number they hold and the agency that issued it, then look the number up on that agency’s own site. Ask who will take out the building permit, and get the price, the payment schedule and the scope of work in writing before any money changes hands.
Contracts, licenses and lead-safe rules in New Jersey · Permits · What it costs
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