Massachusetts · Metropolitan Area
Amherst Town is a mid-size city in Massachusetts with a population of 35,472. Residents earn $65,938 per year, which is 12% below the national average.
Based on current data, Amherst Town receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Amherst Town offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Amherst Town is $65,938, 12% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Amherst Town is $454,000, making it a premium housing market at 61% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,570 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.9x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Amherst Town is a highly educated community — 73.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Amherst Town experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches, including 36.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 79.2% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 20.8% |
| 55% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,938 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,347 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,192 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $87,508 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.7% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,928 |
| County GDP | $10,389M |
| Restaurants | 384 |
| Healthcare | 456 |
| Retail | 493 |
| Manufacturing | 138 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,350 |
| 110% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.62% |
| Commute Time | 19.0 min |
| Work from Home | 19.3% |
| Census Median | $454,000 |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $480,000 |
| Median List Price | $480,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $373 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.3% |
| Price Drops | 6.7% |
| Inventory | 15 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,570 |
| 35% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,727 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,822 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,300 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,858 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,232 |
| Owner-Occupied | 45.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,350 |
| 110% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.62% |
| Obesity | 24.5% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.5% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.6% |
| Depression | 26.1% |
| Mental Distress | 17.0% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.5% |
| Premature Death | 5,587/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 456 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.6 inches |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 36.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Area | 27.6 sq mi (71.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,284/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3635°N, 72.5073°W |
| County FIPS | 25015 |
Winner: Democrat by 41.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 73.8% |
| 119% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.49 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,284/sq mi |
| Total Area | 27.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 25 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 456 |
| Restaurants | 384 |
| Retail Stores | 493 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 19.0 min |
| Work from Home | 19.3% |