At a Glance
Median Income
$65,938
$29,347 per capita
Home Value
$454,000
Zillow: $470,511
Median Rent
$1,570/mo
41.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
73.8%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
9.0%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.5%
11.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Amherst Town a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 9.0% (150% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population35,472
Median Age21.3 yrs
Density1,284/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born15.8%
Veterans1.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$65,938
Per Capita$29,347
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$10,389M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,192
Housing
C+
Home Value$454,000
Rent$1,570
Ownership45.9%
Zillow$470,511
Housing Units9,550
Rent Burden41.8%
Health
Obesity24.5%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,587/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation266 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+73.8%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+48.7%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute19 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed145 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Amherst Town was built in 1974.
19.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Westfield-Barnes Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
15.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 145 Mbps.
There are 384 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.