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
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
Airports Near Amherst (11)
Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport YQM
Medium Airport
Summerside Airport YSU
Medium Airport
Bouctouche Airport
Small Airport
Cormier Airport
Small Airport
Debert Airport
Small Airport
East Gore Eco Airpark
Small Airport
Fox Harbour Airport
Small Airport
Hillaton/Kings Aerodrome
Small Airport
Moncton / McEwen Airport
Small Airport
Shediac Bridge Airport
Small Airport
Stanley Airport
Small Airport