Amherst Town, MA

Living in Amherst Town

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Bikeability 89
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Walkability 99
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Commute 92
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Public Transit 82
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Affordability 32
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Public Safety 60
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Airports 42
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Hospitals 34
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Colleges 75
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Schools 58
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Residents

40k Population +2.4k (2010–19)
21  y Median Age
66% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
50% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years68%
35 to 54 years10%
55 to 74 years11%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian14%
Black5%
Caucasian69%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate14%
Some College16%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree42%

Households

Family household50%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone21%

Economy

$57k Median Household Income +$6.8k (2010–19)
75% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
50% Lived Here Last Year -19% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more10%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector49%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Sales and office21%
Service26%

Commute

Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van53%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation9%
Taxicab<1%
Walked23%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$359k Median Home Value +$28k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$1.3k Median Monthly Rent +$324 (2010–19)
42% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached43%
Multiple units10%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier21%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K30%
$400K to $499K18%
$500K to $749K16%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity31%
Fuel oil, kerosene28%
LP gas6%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas29%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Amherst Town

United States45
Massachusetts37
Springfield Metro Area57
Hampshire County33

Property Crime in Amherst Town

United States48
Massachusetts28
Springfield Metro Area42
Hampshire County20

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (73%)(19%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton80%
Donald Trump14%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 22 4 15
Feb 25 3 13
Mar 33 4 11
Apr 45 4 3
May 55 4 0
Jun 64 4 0
Jul 69 4 0
Aug 67 4 0
Sep 60 4 0
Oct 48 5 0
Nov 38 4 3
Dec 28 4 12

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Amherst Town

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding55
Tornado8
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Amherst Town, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Amherst Town, MA

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The Common School
1 miles, W
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The Hartsbrook School
4 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Amherst Town, MA

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Amherst College
1 miles, NW
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Hampshire College
3 miles, SW
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Smith College
7 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Amherst Town, MA

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Holyoke Medical Center
13 miles, SW
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Baystate Wing Hospital
16 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Amherst Town, MA

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Manchester Airport
67 miles, NE
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