At a Glance
Median Income
$83,654
$37,404 per capita
Home Value
$186,000
Zillow: $231,126
Median Rent
$893/mo
18.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.5%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
15.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Amherst a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 7.0% (94% 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 $231,126. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population1,771
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density735/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$83,654
Per Capita$37,404
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$15,029M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
Housing
A+
Home Value$186,000
Rent$893
Ownership84.5%
Zillow$231,126
Housing Units752
Rent Burden18.3%
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,275/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain36.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation780 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute25 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in South Amherst was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Cleveland-Hopkins International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 542 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.