At a Glance
Median Income
$93,438
$34,210 per capita
Home Value
$357,300
Zillow: $590,789
Median Rent
$1,451/mo
26.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%
83.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
11.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
14.0% smoking rate
How Amity Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Amity's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Amity a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Amity residents earn a median household income of $93,438 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,210. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,742 business establishments, including 252 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Amity is $357,300 , 27% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $590,789. Median rent is $1,451/month, with 26.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
13.2% of adults in Amity hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
83.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Amity has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,972
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density3,342/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born7.4%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$93,438
Per Capita$34,210
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty11.0%
County GDP$5,158M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,058
Housing
A+
Home Value$357,300
Rent$1,451
Ownership57.8%
Zillow$590,789
Housing Units572
Rent Burden26.7%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,773/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
Elevation164 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+83.2%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 45%
Commute32 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Amity was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Portland International (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 252 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.