Amherst, NH
Living in Amherst
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute23
Public Transit1
Affordability14
Public Safety91
Airports43
Hospitals34
Colleges75
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Schools70
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
754Population-22 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
74%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
80%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years33%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school1%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree48%
Households
Family household80%
Householder living alone20%
Economy
$142kMedian Household Income+$53k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
35 mi Average Commute
97%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more36%
Employers
Government24%
Private sector48%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts71%
Sales and office15%
Service9%
Commute
Car, truck, or van68%
Worked at home32%
Housing
$326kMedian Home Value-$104k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$777 (2010–19)
90%Owner-Occupied+23% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1939 or earlier52%
Home Value
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K24%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K16%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M18%
House Heating Type
Fuel oil, kerosene67%
LP gas30%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Amherst
United States45
New Hampshire27
Manchester Metro Area31
Hillsborough County31
Property Crime in Amherst
United States48
New Hampshire23
Manchester Metro Area29
Hillsborough County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (59%)(36%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton60%
Donald Trump31%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 3 | 18 |
| Feb | 26 | 3 | 13 |
| Mar | 34 | 4 | 12 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 29 | 4 | 12 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Amherst
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding41
Tornado4
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Amherst, NH
Private Schools
Private Schools near Amherst, NH
Country Village Montessori School
3 miles, S
The Rsec Academy
4 miles, SE
South Merrimack Christian Academy
5 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Amherst, NH
Thomas More College of Liberal Arts
8 miles, SE
Saint Anselm College
10 miles, NE
University of New Hampshire at Manchester
12 miles, NE
Rivier University
12 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Amherst, NH
St Joseph Hospital
11 miles, SE
Southern Nh Medical Center
11 miles, SE
Catholic Medical Center
12 miles, NE
Elliot Hospital
13 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Amherst, NH
Manchester Airport
11 miles, NE
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
43 miles, E
Worcester Regional Airport
43 miles, S