Amherst Town, NY
Living in Amherst Town
Bikeability32
Walkability37
Commute82
Public Transit37
Affordability54
Public Safety61
Airports29
Hospitals16
Colleges59
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools78
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
126kPopulation+4.6k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age
56%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian9%
Black6%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate16%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree28%
Graduate degree28%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$77kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector65%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts53%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$202kMedian Home Value+$40k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$998Median Monthly Rent+$267 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas88%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Amherst Town
United States45
New York39
Buffalo Metro Area47
Erie County48
Property Crime in Amherst Town
United States48
New York28
Buffalo Metro Area48
Erie County49
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(40%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump41%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 2 | 21 |
| Feb | 26 | 2 | 15 |
| Mar | 34 | 3 | 12 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 4 | 6 |
| Dec | 30 | 3 | 18 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Amherst Town
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding35
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding13
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Amherst Town, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Amherst Town, NY
The Summit Center
1 miles, W
Jewish Heritage Day School
1 miles, W
St Gregory the Great School
2 miles, SE
Autism Services
3 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Amherst Town, NY
University at Buffalo
2 miles, SW
Daemen College
4 miles, SW
Villa Maria College
7 miles, S
Medaille College
8 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Amherst Town, NY
Kenmore Mercy Hospital
7 miles, W
Erie County Medical Center
7 miles, SW
Sisters of Charity Hospital
7 miles, SW
Brylin Hosp
9 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Amherst Town, NY
Buffalo Niagara International Airport
5 miles, S
Niagara Falls International Airport
12 miles, NW
Greater Rochester International Airport
55 miles, E
Erie International Airport-Tom Ridge Field
97 miles, SW