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Amherst Center
  • Suburb of Springfield, MA
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Springfield

Amherst Center

#11 in Best Places to Live in Springfield, MA Area
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      D+
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      unavailable
    12. Commute
      A+
    Amherst Center is a suburb of Springfield with a population of 20,409. Amherst Center is in Hampshire County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Amherst Center offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. Many young professionals live in Amherst Center and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Amherst Center are highly rated.
    About Amherst Center...
    Population
    20,409
    Suburb of
    Springfield
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $350,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,297
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      63%
    • Own
      37%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      2%
    • 10-17 years
      3%
    • 18-24 years
      77%
    • 25-34 years
      4%
    • 35-44 years
      2%
    • 45-54 years
      4%
    • 55-64 years
      3%
    • 65+ years
      6%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      39%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      24%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      16%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      14%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
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    Working in Amherst Center

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $45,098
    National
    $69,021
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