Amherst Town, MA
Living in Amherst Town
Bikeability89
Walkability99
Commute92
Public Transit82
Affordability32
Public Safety60
Airports42
Hospitals34
Colleges75
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Schools58
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
40kPopulation+2.4k (2010–19)
21 y Median Age
66%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
50%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years68%
35 to 54 years10%
55 to 74 years11%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian14%
Black5%
Caucasian69%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate14%
Some College16%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree42%
Households
Family household50%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone21%
Economy
$57kMedian Household Income+$6.8k (2010–19)
75%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
50%Lived Here Last Year-19% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector49%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Sales and office21%
Service26%
Commute
Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van53%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation9%
Taxicab<1%
Walked23%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$359kMedian Home Value+$28k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian Monthly Rent+$324 (2010–19)
42%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached43%
Multiple units10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K30%
$400K to $499K18%
$500K to $749K16%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity31%
Fuel oil, kerosene28%
LP gas6%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas29%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Amherst Town
United States45
Massachusetts37
Springfield Metro Area57
Hampshire County33
Property Crime in Amherst Town
United States48
Massachusetts28
Springfield Metro Area42
Hampshire County20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (73%)(19%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton80%
Donald Trump14%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 4 | 15 |
| Feb | 25 | 3 | 13 |
| Mar | 33 | 4 | 11 |
| Apr | 45 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 4 | 3 |
| Dec | 28 | 4 | 12 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Amherst Town
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding55
Tornado8
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Amherst Town, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Amherst Town, MA
The Common School
1 miles, W
Amherst Montessori School
2 miles, S
The Hartsbrook School
4 miles, SW
The Montessori School of Northampton
6 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Amherst Town, MA
Amherst College
1 miles, NW
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
2 miles, NW
Hampshire College
3 miles, SW
Smith College
7 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Amherst Town, MA
Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,The
8 miles, W
Holyoke Medical Center
13 miles, SW
Baystate Wing Hospital
16 miles, SE
Baystate Franklin Medical Center
17 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Amherst Town, MA
Bradley International Airport
31 miles, S
Worcester Regional Airport
33 miles, E
Manchester Airport
67 miles, NE
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
71 miles, SE