Amherst, NS

Nova Scotia

Amherst is a small city in Nova Scotia with a population of 9,404. Residents earn $55,600 per year, which is 26% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

9,404 Population 2,019/sq mi density

$55,600 Median Income $37,360 per capita

$139,000 Home Value

$770 Median Rent 20.1% income on rent

45°F Avg Temperature 228 sunny days/yr

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.1 / 5.0

$55,600 median income, 11.9% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$139,000 home value, $770/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

Education

1.7 / 5.0

8.4% bachelor's degree or higher

UFO Sightings Near Amherst, NS

3 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Amherst, NS.

Name	Year	Description
Fenwick (canada), NS	2012	I noticed that several other star sized lights were moving in the same direction&#44 There was too many to count there was over 40.
Amherst (canada), NS	2005	Unknown objects flying in a > with another following close behind
Amherst (canada), NS	1978	Grounded pyramid formation of 3 objects alternating in colour and making a grinding noise holding a slow steady course.