Amherst, VA

Amherst is a small town in Virginia with a population of 2,124. Residents earn $71,313 per year, which is 5% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0

B Good

2,124 Population 433/sq mi density

$71,313 Median Income $37,964 per capita

$213,300 Home Value $282,888 Zillow

$686 Median Rent 26.1% income on rent

51°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr

138 Violent Crime/100K 643 property/100K

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.4 / 5.0

$71,313 median income, 0.8% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$213,300 home value, $686/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

138 violent crimes/100K (64% below avg)

C+

Education

2.9 / 5.0

23.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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UFO Sightings

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Historic Markers

Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database

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Mines

Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration

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Haunted Places

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Bigfoot Sightings

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7 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Amherst, VA.

Name	Description
Central High School	Marker is on Gordons Fairgrounds Road (Virginia Route 777) 0.1 miles south of Richmond Highway (U.S. 60), on the left when traveling south.
Rucker’s Chapel	Marker is on South Amherst Highway (U.S. 29) south of North Coolwell Road (County Route 663), on the right when traveling south.
Bear Mountain Indian Mission School	Marker is on Kenmore Road (County Route 643) just east of Matohe Road and Father Judge Road (County Route 655), on the left when traveling west.
The Courage of Frank Padget	Marker is on South Main Street (U.S. 29) west of Star Street, on the right when traveling south.
James River Batteau	Marker is on South Amherst Highway (Business U.S. 29) south of North Coolwell Road (County Route 663).
Sweet Briar College	Chartered 1901. Marker is at the intersection of South Amherst Highway (Business U.S. 29) and Sweet Briar Road, on the right when traveling south on South Amherst Highway.
Grave of Patrick Henry’s Mother	Marker is on Patrick Henry Highway (Virginia Route 151) north of Winton Road (County Route 736), on the right when traveling north.