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Amherst Town, MA
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Amherst Town, MA
At a Glance
How Amherst Town Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Amherst Town's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Amherst Town a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Amherst Town residents earn a median household income of $65,938 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,347. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,928 business establishments, including 384 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Amherst Town is $454,000 , 61% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $470,511. Median rent is $1,570/month, with 41.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Amherst Town reports 250 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 437/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
73.8% of adults in Amherst Town hold a bachelor's degree or higher (119% above the national average). 97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Amherst Town has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.