At a Glance
Median Income
$93,043
$46,139 per capita
Home Value
$222,700
Zillow: $269,999
Median Rent
$832/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
33/100K
1,208/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.3%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Amherst Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Amherst's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Amherst a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Amherst residents earn a median household income of $93,043 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,139. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,969 business establishments, including 542 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Amherst is $222,700 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $269,999. Median rent is $832/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Amherst reports 33 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,208/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
32.3% of adults in Amherst hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Amherst has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population12,796
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density1,807/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,043
Per Capita$46,139
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$15,029M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
Housing
A+
Home Value$222,700
Rent$832
Ownership87.7%
Zillow$269,999
Housing Units5,094
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent33/100K
Property1,208/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault8/100K
Burglary164/100K
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,275/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation642 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.3%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Amherst was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Cleveland-Hopkins International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 542 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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