Maya Reed qa Nov 23, 2025

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 not so much. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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