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South Amherst
  • Suburb of Springfield, MA
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Springfield

South Amherst

#6 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
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      unavailable
    12. Commute
      A+
    South Amherst is a suburb of Springfield with a population of 5,106. South Amherst is in Hampshire County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in South Amherst offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. Many young professionals live in South Amherst and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in South Amherst are highly rated.
    About South Amherst...
    Population
    5,106
    Suburb of
    Springfield
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $296,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,513
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      52%
    • Own
      48%
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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
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      6%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      40%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      7%
    • 45-54 years
      7%
    • 55-64 years
      8%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      33%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      28%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      18%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      14%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
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    Working in South Amherst

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $59,265
    National
    $69,021
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