North Amherst, North Amherst, MA

Living in North Amherst

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Bikeability 92
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Walkability 100
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Commute 96
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Public Transit 85
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 61
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Airports 42
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Hospitals 35
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Colleges 67
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Schools 58
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Residents

20k Population +1k (2010–19)
22  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
- College-Educated -6% (2010–19)
48% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years4%
15 to 34 years84%
35 to 54 years5%
55 to 74 years6%
75 years and over1%

Diversity

Asian16%
Black4%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household48%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone26%

Economy

$22k Median Household Income -$1.4k (2010–19)
71% Above Poverty +7% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -10% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K7%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector49%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van40%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation10%
Taxicab<1%
Walked35%
Worked at home11%

Housing

$117k Median Home Value +$27k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$780 Median Monthly Rent +$313 (2010–19)
32% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached37%
Multiple units11%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier12%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K36%
$400K to $499K21%
$500K to $749K19%
$750K to $999K3%

House Heating Type

Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene25%
LP gas5%
Utility gas38%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in North Amherst

United States45
Massachusetts37
Springfield Metro Area57
Hampshire County33

Property Crime in North Amherst

United States48
Massachusetts28
Springfield Metro Area42
Hampshire County20

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (73%)(20%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton80%
Donald Trump14%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 21 4 15
Feb 24 4 13
Mar 32 4 11
Apr 44 4 3
May 55 4 0
Jun 64 5 0
Jul 68 4 0
Aug 67 4 0
Sep 59 4 0
Oct 48 5 0
Nov 38 4 3
Dec 27 4 12

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in North Amherst

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding52
Tornado7
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near North Amherst, North Amherst, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near North Amherst, North Amherst, MA

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The Common School
3 miles, S
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The Hartsbrook School
6 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near North Amherst, North Amherst, MA

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Amherst College
2 miles, S
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Hampshire College
5 miles, S
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Smith College
9 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near North Amherst, North Amherst, MA

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Holyoke Medical Center
15 miles, SW
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Baystate Wing Hospital
18 miles, SE

Airports

Airports near North Amherst, North Amherst, MA

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Manchester Airport
66 miles, NE
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