Amherst
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About the neighborhood
Amherst provides a calm and peaceful environment with tranquil streets that create a welcoming ambiance. The area features a range of single detached homes and townhouses, many constructed before 1960, which offer character and charm. Residential options primarily include two- and three-bedroom homes, catering to various space needs. Accessibility by car is straightforward, with convenient parking available throughout the city. Local schools are easily reachable, adding to the convenience of daily life. Residents benefit from a serene setting where quietness prevails, making it an excellent place to settle into a comfortable and steady atmosphere.
Highlights
Characteristics
Transportation
Driving is a very good transportation option in Amherst. It is very easy to park. A majority of the houses for sale in this city are located in places that are not very conducive to those who prefer to get around as pedestrians as very few daily needs can be met without the use of a vehicle. Despite the fact that bicycling is made easier by the generally flat terrain, it is also difficult to commute by bike in Amherst as the bicycling network is rather poor.
Services
It is a rather short distance to reach primary as well as high schools from most homes for sale in Amherst. With regards to eating, in most, if not all, cases, a vehicle is needed in Amherst to access the nearest supermarket.
Character
The character of Amherst is exemplified by its slower-paced ambience. Amherst is very quiet, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic.
Car friendly8.2
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly3.0
Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly1.4
Other transportation modes are needed to reach day-to-day needs
Restaurants0.4
Few or no restaurants within a short drive
Groceries1.2
Few or no groceries within a short drive
Shopping0.4
Few or no shops within a short drive
Cafes0.6
Few or no cafés within a short drive
Quiet10.0
Virtually no sources of noise nearby
Nightlife0.4
Few or no bars within a short drive
Vibrant0.4
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $19,555
- Median Household Income
- $55,417
Housing Type
- 80.3% SINGLE DETACHED
- 0.9% SEMI DETACHED
- 3.4% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 15.5% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 80.3%
- Semi detached
- 0.9%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 3.4%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 0.0%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.0%
- Mobile
- 15.5%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 37.8%
- 0 to 4
- 4.6%
- 5 to 9
- 10.4%
- 10 to 14
- 7.4%
- 15 to 19
- 6.6%
- 20 to 24
- 4.8%
- 25 to 29
- 5.6%
- 30 to 34
- 6.8%
- 35 to 39
- 9.6%
- 40 to 44
- 4.6%
- 45 to 49
- 4.0%
- 50 to 54
- 8.7%
- 55 to 59
- 8.0%
- 60 to 64
- 2.8%
- 65 to 69
- 3.9%
- 70 to 74
- 2.9%
- 75 to 79
- 1.7%
- 80 to 84
- 1.9%
- 85 and over
- 5.6%
Education Level
- 23.7% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 43.3% HIGH SCHOOL
- 15.7% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 6.3% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 7.0% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 3.0% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.5% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.0% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 23.7%
- High School
- 43.3%
- Some college, no degree
- 15.7%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 6.3%
- Bachelor's degree
- 7.0%
- Master's degree
- 3.0%
- Professional degree
- 0.5%
- PhD
- 0.0%
Commute Mode
- 5.1% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.0% TRANSIT
- 83.5% DRIVE
- 4.7% OTHER
- Foot
- 5.1%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.0%
- Drive
- 83.5%
- Other
- 4.7%
- None
- 7.1%
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