At a Glance
Median Income
$67,917
$26,437 per capita
Home Value
$169,600
Zillow: $407,753
Median Rent
$683/mo
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.9%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
12.0% smoking rate
How Amherst Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Amherst's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Amherst a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Amherst residents earn a median household income of $67,917 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,437. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,879 business establishments, including 163 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Amherst is $169,600 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $407,753. Median rent is $683/month, with 18.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
35.9% of adults in Amherst hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% above the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Amherst has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population273
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density1,241/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$67,917
Per Capita$26,437
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$4,461M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,000
Housing
A+
Home Value$169,600
Rent$683
Ownership80.2%
Zillow$407,753
Housing Units110
Rent Burden18.8%
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,530/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain23.2 in/yr
Elevation2,234 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.9%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+15.9%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute20 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Amherst was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Kearney Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 163 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.