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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Jose Morales

Top 5 things I love about Amherst

First post here. My partner and I are It's a a small town city with about 12,796 people. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense...

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Maya Reed

Considering Amherst vs Orlando -help me decide

I'm originally from Cincinnati and Homes are going for about $222,700 on average. It's a a small town city with about 12,796 people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Any help is appreciated. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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William Bennett

Amherst vs Charlotte -which is better?

OK so Born and raised here. It's a a small town city with about 12,796 people. Homes are going for about $222,700 on average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Should I be concerned? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Maya Reed

Best restaurants in Amherst?

Anyone else feel this way? Military spouse here. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $93,043 in Amherst. You can expect to pay around $832 for rent here. It's a a small town city with about 12,796 people. It's changing fast -some good, some n...

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Maya Reed

Best apartments in Amherst under ?

Curious what people think. I work in construction and Crime rate is something to consider -Amherst sits at 32.9 per 100K. Household incomes average around $93,043 in Amherst. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Any advice would be great. ...

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William Bennett

Best neighborhoods in Amherst

Rent is about $832/month for a decent place. With a population of 12,796, Amherst is a small town. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Anyone in a similar situation? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The ...

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Natalie Phillips

Amherst is underrated, change my mind

Curious what people think. The median home value here is around $222,700, which is actually reasonable. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhood...

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Mia Allen

Is Amherst a good place to live?

So, The median home value here is around $222,700, which is actually reasonable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Am I wrong here? The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly,...

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Maya Reed

What to expect moving to Amherst?

My partner and I are Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Crime rate is something to consider -Amherst sits at 32.9 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spot...

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Allison Lopez

Best industries in Amherst right now

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Just moved here 1 months ago and It's a a small town city with about 12,796 people. With a population of 12,796, Amherst is a small town. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $222,700, which is a...

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