Amherst Town, NH
Living in Amherst Town
Bikeability13
Walkability2
Commute23
Public Transit2
Affordability10
Public Safety90
Airports42
Hospitals37
Colleges76
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools74
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
11kPopulation+132 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
63%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
82%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black<1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school1%
High school graduate12%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree37%
Graduate degree26%
Households
Family household82%
Householder living alone14%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$139kMedian Household Income+$24k (2010–19)
99%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
35 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K5%
$25K to $49K8%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K or more25%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector76%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts54%
Sales and office26%
Service10%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle<1%
Taxicab1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home13%
Housing
$354kMedian Home Value-$16k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$41 (2010–19)
90%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached89%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197926%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K36%
$400K to $499K15%
$500K to $749K13%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity4%
Fuel oil, kerosene57%
LP gas25%
Utility gas10%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Amherst Town
United States45
New Hampshire27
Manchester Metro Area31
Hillsborough County31
Property Crime in Amherst Town
United States48
New Hampshire23
Manchester Metro Area29
Hillsborough County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (58%)(38%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton59%
Donald Trump33%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 3 | 18 |
| Feb | 26 | 3 | 13 |
| Mar | 34 | 4 | 12 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 29 | 4 | 12 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Amherst Town
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding42
Tornado4
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Amherst Town, NH
Private Schools
Private Schools near Amherst Town, NH
Colleges
Colleges near Amherst Town, NH
Thomas More College of Liberal Arts
8 miles, SE
Saint Anselm College
9 miles, NE
University of New Hampshire at Manchester
10 miles, NE
New Hampshire Institute of Art
11 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Amherst Town, NH
Catholic Medical Center
10 miles, NE
St Joseph Hospital
11 miles, SE
Southern Nh Medical Center
11 miles, SE
Elliot Hospital
11 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Amherst Town, NH
Manchester Airport
9 miles, NE
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
42 miles, E
Worcester Regional Airport
44 miles, S