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Amherst, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Portage County County
Amherst, WI
At a Glance
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)
Is Amherst a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Amherst residents earn a median household income of $56,833 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,068. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,939 business establishments, including 217 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Amherst is $218,000 , 23% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $340,740. Median rent is $829/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Amherst reports 415 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 9% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,286/100K.
Education
27.8% of adults in Amherst hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Amherst has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.