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Amherst
Precinct 19
About the neighborhood
Amherst offers a peaceful village setting with predominantly single detached homes and row houses built from the 1960s through the 1980s, alongside characterful residences from earlier decades. Quiet streets contribute to a serene atmosphere, making noise disruptions a rare concern. Convenience is enhanced by the proximity of primary and secondary schools, easily accessible from most properties. Residents have access to several local restaurants, providing dining options within the village. While driving is commonly preferred, ample parking contributes to ease of transportation. The community's calm environment and practical amenities offer a pleasant setting for anyone seeking a tranquil area.
Highlights
This area is great forHigh Schools
This area is great forElementary Schools
This area is great forQuiet
Characteristics
Transportation
Cars are a very good transportation option in Amherst. Parking is generally easy. This village is not very suited for bicycling because there are few bike lanes. Nonetheless, there are a limited number of elevation changes. Many of the houses for sale in this village are located in places that are also not very convenient for pedestrians since most daily needs are challenging to meet without the use of a car.
Services
Both primary and secondary schools are especially convenient to access as a pedestrian from anywhere in Amherst. As far as food is concerned, in all but a limited number of cases, a car is needed to shop for groceries. There are also a few restaurants in Amherst.
Character
Amherst offers a slower-paced atmosphere. Amherst is very quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor.
Car friendly8.8
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly2.4
Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly1.2
Other transportation modes are needed to reach day-to-day needs
Restaurants3.2
Some restaurants within a short drive
Groceries5.0
Variety of groceries within a short drive
Shopping0.2
Few or no shops within a short drive
Cafes0.2
Few or no cafés within a short drive
Quiet9.2
Virtually no sources of noise nearby
Nightlife3.6
Some bars within a short drive
Vibrant0.6
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $29,550
- Median Household Income
- $62,500
Housing Type
- 84.9% SINGLE DETACHED
- 1.9% SEMI DETACHED
- 0.0% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 13.2% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 84.9%
- Semi detached
- 1.9%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 0.0%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 0.0%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.0%
- Mobile
- 13.2%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 40.8%
- 0 to 4
- 5.0%
- 5 to 9
- 8.3%
- 10 to 14
- 4.1%
- 15 to 19
- 3.3%
- 20 to 24
- 6.6%
- 25 to 29
- 10.7%
- 30 to 34
- 0.8%
- 35 to 39
- 6.6%
- 40 to 44
- 5.0%
- 45 to 49
- 4.1%
- 50 to 54
- 5.0%
- 55 to 59
- 13.2%
- 60 to 64
- 10.7%
- 65 to 69
- 7.4%
- 70 to 74
- 1.7%
- 75 to 79
- 0.8%
- 80 to 84
- 1.7%
- 85 and over
- 0.8%
Education Level
- 3.4% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 32.2% HIGH SCHOOL
- 17.2% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 20.7% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 17.2% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 5.7% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 3.4% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 1.1% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 3.4%
- High School
- 32.2%
- Some college, no degree
- 17.2%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 20.7%
- Bachelor's degree
- 17.2%
- Master's degree
- 5.7%
- Professional degree
- 3.4%
- PhD
- 1.1%
Commute Mode
- 5.6% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.0% TRANSIT
- 88.7% DRIVE
- 0.0% OTHER
- Foot
- 5.6%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.0%
- Drive
- 88.7%
- Other
- 0.0%
- None
- 4.2%
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