Amherst Town, NH

Living in Amherst Town

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Bikeability 13
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Walkability 2
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Commute 23
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 10
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Public Safety 90
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Airports 42
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Hospitals 37
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Colleges 76
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Schools 74
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Residents

11k Population +132 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
63% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
82% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black<1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school1%
High school graduate12%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree37%
Graduate degree26%

Households

Family household82%
Householder living alone14%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$139k Median Household Income +$24k (2010–19)
99% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
35  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K5%
$25K to $49K8%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K or more25%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector76%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts54%
Sales and office26%
Service10%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle<1%
Taxicab1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home13%

Housing

$354k Median Home Value -$16k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median Monthly Rent +$41 (2010–19)
90% Owner-Occupied +4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached89%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197926%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier10%

Home Value

$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K36%
$400K to $499K15%
$500K to $749K13%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity4%
Fuel oil, kerosene57%
LP gas25%
Utility gas10%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Amherst Town

United States45
New Hampshire27
Manchester Metro Area31
Hillsborough County31

Property Crime in Amherst Town

United States48
New Hampshire23
Manchester Metro Area29
Hillsborough County29

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (58%)(38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton59%
Donald Trump33%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 23 3 18
Feb 26 3 13
Mar 34 4 12
Apr 46 4 2
May 56 4 0
Jun 66 4 0
Jul 71 4 0
Aug 69 4 0
Sep 61 4 0
Oct 49 4 0
Nov 40 4 2
Dec 29 4 12

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Amherst Town

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding42
Tornado4
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Amherst Town, NH

Private Schools

Private Schools near Amherst Town, NH

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The Rsec Academy
4 miles, S
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The Lambs Workshop
5 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Amherst Town, NH

Hospitals

Hospitals near Amherst Town, NH

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St Joseph Hospital
11 miles, SE
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Elliot Hospital
11 miles, NE

Airports

Airports near Amherst Town, NH

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Manchester Airport
9 miles, NE
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