North Amherst, MA
Living in North Amherst
Bikeability
94
Walkability
97
Commute
95
Public Transit
85
Affordability
39
Public Safety
61
Airports
42
Hospitals
35
Colleges
67
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
58
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
6.9k
Population
+288 (2010–19)
22 y
Median Age
73%
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
48%
Family Households
+8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years71%
35 to 54 years8%
55 to 74 years10%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian16%
Black2%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate10%
Some College14%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree51%
Households
Family household48%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone30%
Economy
$49k
Median Household Income
+$16k (2010–19)
68%
Above Poverty
+5% (2010–19)
18 mi
Average Commute
49%
Lived Here Last Year
-11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K6%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector57%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation3%
Mgt, science, and arts49%
Sales and office27%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle7%
Car, truck, or van51%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation14%
Walked19%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$390k
Median Home Value
+$77k (2010–19)
10%
Built 2000 or Later
$1.3k
Median Monthly Rent
+$358 (2010–19)
29%
Owner-Occupied
-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached31%
Multiple units10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196922%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K43%
$400K to $499K26%
$500K to $749K17%
$750K to $999K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity34%
Fuel oil, kerosene20%
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 Heat4
Inland Flooding55
Tornado8
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near North Amherst, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near North Amherst, MA
The Common School
3 miles, S
Amherst Montessori School
5 miles, S
The Hartsbrook School
6 miles, S
The Montessori School of Northampton
7 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near North Amherst, MA
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
1 miles, S
Amherst College
2 miles, S
Hampshire College
5 miles, S
Smith College
8 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near North Amherst, MA
Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,The
8 miles, SW
Baystate Franklin Medical Center
14 miles, N
Holyoke Medical Center
15 miles, S
Baystate Wing Hospital
19 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near North Amherst, MA
Bradley International Airport
33 miles, S
Worcester Regional Airport
34 miles, E
Manchester Airport
66 miles, NE
Albany International Airport
69 miles, W