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South Amherst, OH
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South Amherst, OH
At a Glance
How South Amherst Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Amherst's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is South Amherst a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
South Amherst residents earn a median household income of $83,654 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,404. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,969 business establishments, including 542 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Amherst is $186,000 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,650. Median rent is $893/month, with 18.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
South Amherst reports 25 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,607/100K.
Education
18.5% of adults in South Amherst hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Amherst has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.