South Amherst, South Amherst, MA

Living in South Amherst

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Bikeability 83
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Walkability 92
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Commute 91
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Public Transit 72
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Affordability 82
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Public Safety 62
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Airports 42
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Hospitals 34
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Colleges 79
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Schools 61
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Residents

12k Population +782 (2010–19)
36  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated -5% (2010–19)
57% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years51%
35 to 54 years13%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian14%
Black8%
Caucasian65%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial7%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household57%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone11%

Economy

$60k Median Household Income -$2.3k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more9%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector48%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van66%
Public transportation6%
Walked15%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$231k Median Home Value +$10k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$1k Median Monthly Rent +$273 (2010–19)
54% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached52%
Multiple units8%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier14%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K30%
$300K to $399K27%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity31%
Fuel oil, kerosene36%
LP gas6%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas20%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in South Amherst

United States45
Massachusetts37
Springfield Metro Area57
Hampshire County33

Property Crime in South Amherst

United States48
Massachusetts28
Springfield Metro Area42
Hampshire County20

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (72%)(20%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton79%
Donald Trump14%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 22 4 15
Feb 25 3 13
Mar 33 4 10
Apr 45 4 3
May 56 4 0
Jun 65 4 0
Jul 69 4 0
Aug 68 4 0
Sep 60 4 0
Oct 48 5 0
Nov 39 4 3
Dec 28 4 12

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in South Amherst

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding53
Tornado7
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near South Amherst, South Amherst, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near South Amherst, South Amherst, MA

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The Common School
2 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near South Amherst, South Amherst, MA

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Hampshire College
1 miles, S
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Amherst College
3 miles, N
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Smith College
6 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near South Amherst, South Amherst, MA

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Holyoke Medical Center
11 miles, SW
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Baystate Wing Hospital
15 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near South Amherst, South Amherst, MA

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Manchester Airport
69 miles, NE
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