North Amherst, North Amherst, MA
Living in North Amherst
Bikeability92
Walkability100
Commute96
Public Transit85
Affordability100
Public Safety61
Airports42
Hospitals35
Colleges67
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools58
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
20kPopulation+1k (2010–19)
22 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated-6% (2010–19)
48%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years4%
15 to 34 years84%
35 to 54 years5%
55 to 74 years6%
75 years and over1%
Diversity
Asian16%
Black4%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household48%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone26%
Economy
$22kMedian Household Income-$1.4k (2010–19)
71%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K7%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector49%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van40%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation10%
Taxicab<1%
Walked35%
Worked at home11%
Housing
$117kMedian Home Value+$27k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$780Median Monthly Rent+$313 (2010–19)
32%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached37%
Multiple units11%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K36%
$400K to $499K21%
$500K to $749K19%
$750K to $999K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene25%
LP gas5%
Utility gas38%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in North Amherst
United States45
Massachusetts37
Springfield Metro Area57
Hampshire County33
Property Crime in North Amherst
United States48
Massachusetts28
Springfield Metro Area42
Hampshire County20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (73%)(20%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton80%
Donald Trump14%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 4 | 15 |
| Feb | 24 | 4 | 13 |
| Mar | 32 | 4 | 11 |
| Apr | 44 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 4 | 3 |
| Dec | 27 | 4 | 12 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in North Amherst
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding52
Tornado7
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near North Amherst, North Amherst, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near North Amherst, North Amherst, MA
The Common School
3 miles, S
Amherst Montessori School
4 miles, S
The Hartsbrook School
6 miles, SW
The Montessori School of Northampton
8 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near North Amherst, North Amherst, MA
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
1 miles, SW
Amherst College
2 miles, S
Hampshire College
5 miles, S
Smith College
9 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near North Amherst, North Amherst, MA
Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,The
9 miles, SW
Baystate Franklin Medical Center
14 miles, N
Holyoke Medical Center
15 miles, SW
Baystate Wing Hospital
18 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near North Amherst, North Amherst, MA
Bradley International Airport
33 miles, S
Worcester Regional Airport
34 miles, E
Manchester Airport
66 miles, NE
Albany International Airport
70 miles, W