Amherst Center, MA
Living in Amherst Center
Bikeability92
Walkability100
Commute98
Public Transit87
Affordability36
Public Safety55
Airports42
Hospitals35
Colleges74
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Schools52
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
20kPopulation+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
$45kMedian 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
$351kMedian Home Value+$3.1k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian 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
The Common School
1 miles, S
Amherst Montessori School
3 miles, S
The Hartsbrook School
4 miles, SW
The Montessori School of Northampton
6 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Amherst Center, MA
Amherst College
0 miles, S
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
1 miles, NW
Hampshire College
3 miles, S
Smith College
7 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Amherst Center, MA
Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,The
8 miles, SW
Holyoke Medical Center
13 miles, SW
Baystate Franklin Medical Center
16 miles, N
Baystate Wing Hospital
17 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Amherst Center, MA
Bradley International Airport
31 miles, S
Worcester Regional Airport
34 miles, E
Manchester Airport
67 miles, NE
Albany International Airport
70 miles, W