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

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

Education

1.7 / 5.0

8.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Libraries in Amherst (4)

Four Fathers Memorial Library

Port Elgin Public Library

Ralph Pickard Bell Library

Sackville Public Library