Amherst, QC

Full City Profile · Quebec

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,728 Population 20/sq mi density

$58,800 Median Income $43,240 per capita

$250,000 Home Value

$632 Median Rent 13.7% income on rent

38°F Avg Temperature 258 sunny days/yr

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.4 / 5.0

$58,800 median income, 14.9% unemployment

Affordability

4.3 / 5.0

$250,000 home value, $632/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

Education

1.5 / 5.0

6.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Amherst, QC

At a Glance

Median Income

$58,800

22% below

$43,240 per capita

Home Value

$250,000

11% below

Median Rent

$632/mo

46% below

13.7% of income on rent

Bachelor's Degree+

6.6%

80% below

28.1% high school+

Unemployment

14.9%

314% above

17.4% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

38°F

258 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)

Income

78%

Home Value

89%

Rent

54%

Poverty

140%

Bachelor's

20%

Unemployment

414%

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Amherst a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.7 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Amherst residents earn a median household income of $58,800 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,240. The unemployment rate stands at 14.9% (314% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 54 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Amherst is $250,000 , 11% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $632/month, with 13.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

6.6% of adults in Amherst hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 28.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Amherst has an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,728

Median Age57.2 yrs

Density20/mi²

Male / Female53% / 47%

Economy

Median Income$58,800

Per Capita$43,240

Unemployment14.9%

Poverty17.4%

Avg Weekly Wage$832

Housing

Home Value$250,000

Rent$632

Ownership82.3%

Housing Units875

Rent Burden13.7%

Crime

C+

Property3,500/100K

Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp38°F

Sunny Days258/yr

Rain43.1 in/yr

Elevation696 ft

Education

Bachelor's+6.6%

High School+28.1%

Graduate+2.3%

Community

Commute32 min

Did You Know?

22.9% work from home.