Amherst Township, OH

Living in Amherst Township

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 2
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Commute 76
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Public Transit 5
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Affordability 64
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Public Safety 92
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Airports 76
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Hospitals 91
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Colleges 49
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Schools 71
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Residents

6.9k Population -113 (2010–19)
52  y Median Age +7 (2010–19)
19% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
69% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years37%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Black<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate40%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$61k Median Household Income -$2.7k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
95% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector77%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office25%
Service16%

Commute

Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$146k Median Home Value -$9.7k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$619 Median Monthly Rent +$183 (2010–19)
84% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home13%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier18%

Home Value

Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity17%
LP gas2%
Utility gas78%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Amherst Township

United States45
Ohio30
Cleveland Metro Area46
Lorain County15

Property Crime in Amherst Township

United States48
Ohio42
Cleveland Metro Area36
Lorain County16

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (52%)(44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump51%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 2 11
Feb 29 2 9
Mar 38 3 7
Apr 49 3 2
May 60 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 71 3 0
Sep 65 4 0
Oct 53 3 0
Nov 43 3 2
Dec 31 3 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Amherst Township

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding40
Tornado11
Coastal Flooding6
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Amherst Township, OH

Private Schools

Private Schools near Amherst Township, OH

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St Peter School
4 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Amherst Township, OH

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Oberlin College
6 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Amherst Township, OH

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Airports

Airports near Amherst Township, OH

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