Amherst
Holyoke
About the neighborhood
Amherst is a serene community characterized by a quiet atmosphere with minimal traffic noise, creating a peaceful environment. The neighborhood primarily features single detached homes, including a mix of two-bedroom and larger four-or-more-bedroom residences, many reflecting classic designs from its mid-20th-century building boom. Parking is ample and convenient, making vehicle access simple and hassle-free. Despite limited bike lanes, the overall terrain includes gentle slopes that add variety to the surroundings. Residents benefit from a calm setting while being able to easily reach local amenities by driving, providing a seamless blend of comfort and practicality within a welcoming neighborhood.
Highlights
Characteristics
Transportation
This community is particularly car friendly. Coming across a parking spot is generally easy. Although the topography is reasonably flat, it is difficult to get around by bicycle in Amherst as the bicycling infrastructure is not very well-developed. It is also very inconvenient for pedestrians to navigate this community since many daily needs are impractical to carry out without a vehicle.
Services
There are no high schools and no primary schools in this community. Regarding food, in all cases, a car is needed in Amherst to reach the nearest supermarket.
Character
People who prefer a calm environment will enjoy Amherst. Amherst is great for those who need quiet surroundings, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor.
Car friendly9.2
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly2.4
Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly1.0
Other transportation modes are needed to reach day-to-day needs
Restaurants0.2
Few or no restaurants within a short drive
Groceries0.2
Few or no groceries within a short drive
Shopping0.8
Few or no shops within a short drive
Cafes0.4
Few or no cafés within a short drive
Quiet9.8
Virtually no sources of noise nearby
Nightlife0.4
Few or no bars within a short drive
Vibrant0.2
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $15,833
- Median Household Income
- $88,050
Housing Type
- 100.0% SINGLE DETACHED
- 0.0% SEMI DETACHED
- 0.0% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 0.0% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 100.0%
- Semi detached
- 0.0%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 0.0%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 0.0%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.0%
- Mobile
- 0.0%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 22.7%
- 0 to 4
- 0.0%
- 5 to 9
- 0.0%
- 10 to 14
- 12.7%
- 15 to 19
- 17.9%
- 20 to 24
- 29.4%
- 25 to 29
- 15.1%
- 30 to 34
- 0.0%
- 35 to 39
- 0.0%
- 40 to 44
- 9.1%
- 45 to 49
- 6.7%
- 50 to 54
- 9.1%
- 55 to 59
- 0.0%
- 60 to 64
- 0.0%
- 65 to 69
- 0.0%
- 70 to 74
- 0.0%
- 75 to 79
- 0.0%
- 80 to 84
- 0.0%
- 85 and over
- 0.0%
Education Level
- 37.6% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 39.6% HIGH SCHOOL
- 22.8% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 0.0% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 0.0% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 0.0% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.0% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.0% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 37.6%
- High School
- 39.6%
- Some college, no degree
- 22.8%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 0.0%
- Bachelor's degree
- 0.0%
- Master's degree
- 0.0%
- Professional degree
- 0.0%
- PhD
- 0.0%
Commute Mode
- 0.0% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.0% TRANSIT
- 94.3% DRIVE
- 5.7% OTHER
- Foot
- 0.0%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.0%
- Drive
- 94.3%
- Other
- 5.7%
- None
- 0.0%
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