South Amherst, South Amherst, MA
Living in South Amherst
Bikeability
83
Walkability
92
Commute
91
Public Transit
72
Affordability
82
Public Safety
62
Airports
42
Hospitals
34
Colleges
79
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
61
1←Poor
Great→100
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
Amherst Montessori School
1 miles, E
The Hartsbrook School
2 miles, W
The Common School
2 miles, N
New Directions School at Nccf
5 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near South Amherst, South Amherst, MA
Hampshire College
1 miles, S
Amherst College
3 miles, N
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
3 miles, N
Smith College
6 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near South Amherst, South Amherst, MA
Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,The
6 miles, W
Holyoke Medical Center
11 miles, SW
Baystate Wing Hospital
15 miles, SE
Shriners' Hospital for Children (The)
15 miles, S
Airports
Airports near South Amherst, South Amherst, MA
Bradley International Airport
29 miles, S
Worcester Regional Airport
34 miles, E
Manchester Airport
69 miles, NE
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
71 miles, SE