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Amherst Junction, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Portage County County
Amherst Junction, WI
At a Glance
How Amherst Junction Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Amherst Junction's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Amherst Junction a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Amherst Junction residents earn a median household income of $100,000 , which is 33% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,020. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,939 business establishments, including 217 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Amherst Junction is $303,900 , 8% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $351,113. Median rent is $817/month, with 16.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Amherst Junction reports 81 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,340/100K.
Education
28.3% of adults in Amherst Junction hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% below the national average). 92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Amherst Junction has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.