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Amherst
  • Suburb of Springfield, MA
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Springfield

Amherst

#12 in Best Places to Live in Springfield, MA Area
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      unavailable
    12. Commute
      A+
    Amherst is a suburb of Springfield with a population of 39,814. Amherst is in Hampshire County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Amherst offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. Many young professionals live in Amherst and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Amherst are highly rated.
    About Amherst...
    Population
    39,814
    Suburb of
    Springfield
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $358,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,376
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      53%
    • Own
      47%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      97.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      66.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      2.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      71
      500.1
    • Theft
      242.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      34.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      4%
    • 10-17 years
      5%
    • 18-24 years
      58%
    • 25-34 years
      8%
    • 35-44 years
      5%
    • 45-54 years
      5%
    • 55-64 years
      6%
    • 65+ years
      9%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      42%
      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
      5%
      11%
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    Working in Amherst

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $56,905
    National
    $69,021
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