Amherst, OH

Living in Amherst

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Bikeability 6
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Walkability 8
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Commute 68
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Public Transit 4
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Affordability 59
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Public Safety 93
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Airports 76
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Hospitals 93
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Colleges 48
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Schools 76
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Residents

12k Population +77 (2010–19)
48  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
27% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
73% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate30%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household73%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$72k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more9%

Employers

Government12%
Private sector69%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office23%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$165k Median Home Value +$1.6k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$660 Median Monthly Rent +$144 (2010–19)
77% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached87%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier14%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas90%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Amherst

United States45
Ohio30
Cleveland Metro Area46
Lorain County15

Property Crime in Amherst

United States48
Ohio42
Cleveland Metro Area36
Lorain County16

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (51%)(46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump53%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 2 11
Feb 30 2 9
Mar 38 3 7
Apr 49 3 2
May 60 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 74 4 0
Aug 72 3 0
Sep 65 4 0
Oct 54 3 0
Nov 43 3 2
Dec 32 3 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Amherst

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding39
Tornado11
Coastal Flooding5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Amherst, OH

Private Schools

Private Schools near Amherst, OH

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St Peter School
3 miles, NE
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Kids R Us Childcare
7 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Amherst, OH

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Oberlin College
8 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Amherst, OH

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Airports

Airports near Amherst, OH

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