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Amherst, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
9,404 Population 2,019/sq mi density
$55,600 Median Income $37,360 per capita
$139,000 Home Value
$770 Median Rent 20.1% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 228 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$55,600 median income, 11.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,000 home value, $770/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Amherst, NS

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,600
26% below
$37,360 per capita
Home Value
$139,000
51% below
Median Rent
$770/mo
34% below
20.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.4%
75% below
32.3% high school+
Unemployment
11.9%
231% above
22.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
228 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
74%
Home Value
49%
Rent
66%
Poverty
177%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
331%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Amherst a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Amherst residents earn a median household income of $55,600 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,360. The unemployment rate stands at 11.9% (231% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 292 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Amherst is $139,000 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $770/month, with 20.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

8.4% of adults in Amherst hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 32.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Amherst has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population9,404
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density2,019/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%

Economy

C
Median Income$55,600
Per Capita$37,360
Unemployment11.9%
Poverty22.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$718

Housing

A+
Home Value$139,000
Rent$770
Ownership57.3%
Housing Units4,480
Rent Burden20.1%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days228/yr
Rain55.4 in/yr
Elevation75 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.4%
High School+32.3%
Graduate+3.2%

Community

Commute18 min