South Amherst, MA
Living in South Amherst
Bikeability
83
Walkability
92
Commute
83
Public Transit
79
Affordability
42
Public Safety
62
Airports
42
Hospitals
34
Colleges
79
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
61
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
5.1k
Population
+178 (2010–19)
24 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
61%
College-Educated
-8% (2010–19)
64%
Family Households
+8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years59%
35 to 54 years13%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian14%
Black10%
Caucasian57%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial10%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate14%
Some College18%
Bachelor's degree28%
Graduate degree33%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone20%
Economy
$59k
Median Household Income
+$5.7k (2010–19)
89%
Above Poverty
+12% (2010–19)
21 mi
Average Commute
72%
Lived Here Last Year
+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector58%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office24%
Service28%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van63%
Public transportation11%
Walked13%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$297k
Median Home Value
+$28k (2010–19)
3%
Built 2000 or Later
$1.4k
Median Monthly Rent
+$319 (2010–19)
43%
Owner-Occupied
-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached47%
Multiple units2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198930%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K26%
$300K to $399K25%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity41%
Fuel oil, kerosene27%
LP gas6%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas18%
Wood4%
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 | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 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, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near South Amherst, MA
Amherst Montessori School
0 miles, N
The Common School
2 miles, N
The Hartsbrook School
2 miles, W
The Macduffie School
5 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near South Amherst, MA
Hampshire College
1 miles, SW
Amherst College
2 miles, N
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
3 miles, N
Smith College
6 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near South Amherst, MA
Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,The
7 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, MA
Bradley International Airport
29 miles, S
Worcester Regional Airport
33 miles, E
Manchester Airport
69 miles, NE
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
70 miles, SE