Amherst, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Portage County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,033 Population 771/sq mi density
$56,833 Median Income $37,068 per capita
$218,000 Home Value $369,103 Zillow
$829 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$56,833 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$218,000 home value, $829/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Amherst, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,833
24% below
$37,068 per capita
Home Value
$218,000
23% below
Zillow: $369,103
Median Rent
$829/mo
29% below
28.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.8%
18% below
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13% above
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

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)

Income
76%
Home Value
77%
Rent
71%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Amherst a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 2.8% (22% 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 $369,103. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,033
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density771/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,833
Per Capita$37,068
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$5,836M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,094

Housing

A+
Home Value$218,000
Rent$829
Ownership71.5%
Zillow$369,103
Housing Units526
Rent Burden28.0%

Health

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,999/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain33.8 in/yr
Elevation1,077 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.8%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute20 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Amherst was built in 1975.
16.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Appleton International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 217 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.