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Amherst Town, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Hampshire County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
35,472
Population
1,284/sq mi density
$65,938
Median Income
$29,347 per capita
$454,000
Home Value
$470,511 Zillow
$1,570
Median Rent
41.8% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
250
Violent Crime/100K
437 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$65,938 median income, 4.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$454,000 home value, $1,570/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
250 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
73.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$454,000
61% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,570/mo
35% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
45.9%
30% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
9,550
Median year built: 1974
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$454,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$470,511
Median Sale Price
$270,000
Median List Price
$480,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
45.9%
Owner-Occupied
54.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,727/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,822/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,300/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,858/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,232/mo
Census median rent:
$1,570/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
82 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
6.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$373
Active Inventory
15
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
41.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
35% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1974
Average age of housing stock: 52 years
Homeownership Rate
45.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $454,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $470,511 |
| Median Sale Price | $270,000 |
| Median List Price | $480,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $373 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,570 |
| FMR Studio | $1,727 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,822 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,300 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,858 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,232 |
Market
| Days on Market | 82 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 6.7% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Active Inventory | 15 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $373 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 45.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 54.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 45.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 9,550 |
| Median Year Built | 1974 |
| Rent Burden | 41.8% |