Amherst Town, ME
Living in Amherst Town
Bikeability10
Walkability37
Commute3
Public Transit11
Affordability69
Public Safety98
Airports19
Hospitals78
Colleges48
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools55
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
316Population+74 (2010–19)
49 y Median Age
27%College-Educated+14% (2010–19)
74%Family Households+19% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years8%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years34%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American14%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate35%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$60kMedian Household Income+$7.9k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
47 mi Average Commute
97%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector63%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance21%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Sales and office14%
Service3%
Commute
Car, truck, or van80%
Walked3%
Worked at home14%
Housing
$138kMedian Home Value+$17k (2010–19)
34%Built 2000 or Later
$625Median Monthly Rent+$50 (2010–19)
68%Owner-Occupied+12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached90%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200932%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K2%
$750K to $999K2%
House Heating Type
Fuel oil, kerosene37%
LP gas15%
Wood48%
Crime
Violent Crime in Amherst Town
United States45
Maine15
Hancock County3
Property Crime in Amherst Town
United States48
Maine27
Hancock County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump47%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 3 | 19 |
| Feb | 21 | 3 | 14 |
| Mar | 30 | 4 | 13 |
| Apr | 42 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 4 | 3 |
| Dec | 25 | 4 | 15 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Amherst Town
Inland Flooding41
Tornado4
Coastal Flooding6
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Amherst Town, ME
Private Schools
Private Schools near Amherst Town, ME
Stillwater Montessori School
14 miles, W
Bangor Montessori School
18 miles, W
All Saints Catholic School
18 miles, W
Stillwater Academy
18 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Amherst Town, ME
University of Maine
13 miles, W
Husson University
19 miles, W
College of the Atlantic
34 miles, S
Maine Maritime Academy
39 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Amherst Town, ME
Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center
17 miles, W
Eastern Maine Medical Center
18 miles, W
Northern Light Acadia Hospital
18 miles, W
St Joseph Hospital
19 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Amherst Town, ME
Bangor International Airport
21 miles, W
Portland International Jetport
127 miles, SW
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
173 miles, SW
Manchester Airport
202 miles, SW