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
Education Levels
High School+
32.3%
US avg: 88.6%
64% below
Bachelor's+
8.4%
US avg: 33.7%
75% below
Graduate+
3.2%
US avg: 13.1%
76% below
Digital & Infrastructure
Complete Civic & Community Data
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.4% |
| High School+ | 32.3% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 3.2% |