Amherst Center, MA

Living in Amherst Center

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Bikeability 92
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Walkability 100
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Commute 98
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Public Transit 87
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Affordability 36
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Public Safety 55
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Airports 42
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Hospitals 35
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Colleges 74
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Schools 52
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Residents

20k Population +874 (2010–19)
20  y Median Age
63% College-Educated -3% (2010–19)
40% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years3%
15 to 34 years83%
35 to 54 years5%
55 to 74 years6%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian14%
Black4%
Caucasian71%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate14%
Some College16%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree39%

Households

Family household40%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone21%

Economy

$45k Median Household Income +$7.3k (2010–19)
69% Above Poverty
17  mi Average Commute
34% Lived Here Last Year -34% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector42%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance1%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office22%
Service33%

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van36%
Public transportation10%
Taxicab<1%
Walked40%
Worked at home11%

Housing

$351k Median Home Value +$3.1k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k Median Monthly Rent +$249 (2010–19)
31% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached32%
Multiple units15%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier36%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K28%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K15%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M2%

House Heating Type

Electricity32%
Fuel oil, kerosene27%
LP gas6%
Utility gas32%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Amherst Center

United States45
Massachusetts37
Springfield Metro Area57
Hampshire County33

Property Crime in Amherst Center

United States48
Massachusetts28
Springfield Metro Area42
Hampshire County20

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (73%)(19%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton80%
Donald Trump13%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 22 4 15
Feb 25 3 13
Mar 33 4 11
Apr 45 4 3
May 55 4 0
Jun 64 4 0
Jul 69 4 0
Aug 67 4 0
Sep 59 4 0
Oct 48 5 0
Nov 38 4 3
Dec 28 4 12

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Amherst Center

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding52
Tornado7
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Amherst Center, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Amherst Center, MA

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The Common School
1 miles, S
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The Hartsbrook School
4 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Amherst Center, MA

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Amherst College
0 miles, S
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Hampshire College
3 miles, S
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Smith College
7 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Amherst Center, MA

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Holyoke Medical Center
13 miles, SW
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Baystate Wing Hospital
17 miles, SE

Airports

Airports near Amherst Center, MA

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Manchester Airport
67 miles, NE
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