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Amherst, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Phillips County County
1.6
/5.0
D
Poor
84
Population
187/sq mi density
49°F
Avg Temperature
316 sunny days/yr
222
Violent Crime/100K
889 property/100K
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
222 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Homeownership Rate
43.6%
33% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
19
Ownership vs. Renting
43.6%
Owner-Occupied
56.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,083/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,161/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,429/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,861/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,178/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
25.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
18% below US avg (31.0%)
Homeownership Rate
43.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $259,272 |
Rent
| FMR Studio | $1,083 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,161 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,429 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,861 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,178 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 43.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 56.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 43.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 19 |
| Rent Burden | 25.5% |