At a Glance
Median Income
$165,714
$116,743 per capita
Home Value
$482,800
Zillow: $665,478
Violent Crime
8/100K
931/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
67.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
7.9% 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
4.3 / 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 $165,714 , which is 121% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $116,743. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,730 business establishments, including 943 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Amherst is $482,800 , 71% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $665,478. The cost of living index is 104.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Amherst reports 8 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 98% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 931/100K.
Education
67.0% of adults in Amherst hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(99% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Amherst has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population756
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density1,036/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$165,714
Per Capita$116,743
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$38,133M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,532
Housing
A+
Home Value$482,800
Rent
Ownership94.5%
Zillow$665,478
Housing Units253
Rent Burden18.2%
Crime
C
Violent8/100K
Property931/100K
Health
Obesity30.5%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking7.9%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,909/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation257 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+67.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+51.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute39 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed148 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries30
Did You Know?
The median home in Amherst was built in 1938.
26.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Manchester Boston Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 148 Mbps.
There are 943 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.