Amherst, VA

Living in Amherst

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Bikeability 17
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Walkability 55
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Commute 73
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 76
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Public Safety 79
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Airports 3
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Hospitals 74
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Colleges 64
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Schools 97
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Residents

2.7k Population +261 (2010–19)
52  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
27% College-Educated +12% (2010–19)
55% Family Households +7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over13%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black20%
Caucasian70%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school20%
High school graduate34%
Some College19%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household55%
Householder living alone43%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$50k Median Household Income +$22k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty +8% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
79% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector74%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts19%
Sales and office25%
Service25%

Commute

Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$168k Median Home Value +$900 (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$560 Median Monthly Rent +$256 (2010–19)
62% Owner-Occupied +4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier17%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K31%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K5%

House Heating Type

Electricity77%
Fuel oil, kerosene13%
LP gas4%
Utility gas1%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Amherst

United States45
Virginia30
Lynchburg Metro Area24
Amherst County18

Property Crime in Amherst

United States48
Virginia39
Lynchburg Metro Area30
Amherst County19

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump59%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 36 3 4
Feb 38 3 4
Mar 46 4 1
Apr 56 4 0
May 64 4 0
Jun 73 4 0
Jul 76 4 0
Aug 75 4 0
Sep 68 4 0
Oct 57 3 0
Nov 47 4 0
Dec 38 4 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Amherst

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding46
Tornado12
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Amherst, VA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Amherst, VA

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James River Day School
14 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near Amherst, VA

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Sweet Briar College
2 miles, SW
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Randolph College
12 miles, SW
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Liberty University
18 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Amherst, VA

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Centra
13 miles, SW
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Augusta Health
35 miles, N

Airports

Airports near Amherst, VA

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